Freakonomics

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything is a book by American economist Steven Levitt and American writer Stephen J. Dubner published in 2005 by William Morrow/HarperCollins (ISBN 006073132X). During the summer of 2005, Freakonomics peaked at the number 2 position on the New York Times Bestseller nonfiction list.

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American - Economist - Steven Levitt - Writer - Stephen J. Dubner - 2005 - William Morrow - HarperCollins - New York Times Bestseller

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Levitt's examinations in the book expose many truths the general population does not consider. He examines Roe v. Wade as a cause for the sudden drop in crime a generation after the decision. He examines Japanese Sumo wrestler's win/lose records to find some things that are too coincidental to NOT be considered cheating in this sport known for its emphasis on honor. He examines a crack dealing gang's financial records to explain why most drug dealers still live with their mothers. He compares parent profiles with parent practices, revealing that obsessive parenting has little correlation to school test scores. Levitt has a way to seamlessly blend economics into any seemingly unrelated field.

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Roe v. Wade - Sumo - Honor - Crack - Obsessive parenting - Economics

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