"Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Im still reading it and i find it very interesting!
Highly Recommended!
2006-10-11 00:50:08 · 10 answers · asked by kangcarew200 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yeah, it's great. It forces you to think about the assumptions you make, and how most of us have preconceived ideas about how the world around us.
True there isn't an underlying theory, but there isn't supposed to be, the whole point is about saying. Stop! Take a step back and look at the issue from a totally different viewpoint, and having the intelligence to do so.
2006-10-11 11:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by onetruekev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked it, if you like an intersting take on modern lie try 'How Mumbo Jumbo Conquered the World' by Francis Wheen, its a denser book then Freakonomics but well worth the effort.
2006-10-11 01:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by stephen m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read it. It has some interesting theories, but it's all a bit lightweight and there's no evidence backing them up. For instance the authors claim that the drop in birthrate, rather than policing, is the cause for the fall in crime - but they don't back that up other than by assertion. Still, a fun read.
2006-10-11 22:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its really interesting. And its a fascinating way to see the social divides of America from an economic prospective.
2006-10-11 00:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep interesting book i like the story about the ku klux klan vs estate agents and the structure of corporate culture amongst crack dealers in chicago. get you thinking out side of the box.
2006-10-11 01:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by bagyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 04:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did and was not impressed, it was just a collection of stories, there was no underlying theory.
2006-10-11 06:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found it a brilliant read.It puts it all in perspective,economics,politics and greed.Read this book!
2006-10-11 01:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by gregory l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It s pretty decent! I ve actually done a review on one of the chapters: https://youtu.be/6Z8FiyiFU6E
2017-01-16 11:35:42 · answer #9 · answered by Peter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope...not yet
2006-10-11 00:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by Fudgie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋