Freakonomics

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

✍️ By Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

In Freakonomics, economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner challenge conventional wisdom by using economic principles to uncover surprising truths about everyday life. Through engaging storytelling and thought-provoking analysis, the authors explore unconventional questions, such as: What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? How did legalized abortion affect crime rates? And why do drug dealers still live with their moms? By applying economic logic to real-world issues, Freakonomics reveals hidden incentives that drive human behavior and exposes the unexpected forces shaping society. Witty, insightful, and packed with eye-opening case studies, this book will change the way you see the world and make you question everything you thought you knew.