Freakonomics
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The subject of economics is boring as far as I'm concerned . . . unless, of course, the subject is being discussed by Steven D. Levitt.
The first few chapters deal with questions like "What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?" "How is the Ku Klux Klan like a group of real-estate agents?" and "Why do drug dealers still live with their moms?" Levitt's answers will surprise you.
Whereas the vast majority of economists look for the simple, obvious explanation or solution, Levitt has the ability to think so far out of the box that he's thinking in a separate, correct box. He also seems to have a knack for pulling out the truly interesting examples that tend to spark one's interest.
Levitt brings some refreshing creativity to an age where scientists are too focused on empirical results.
All that aside, I am attracted to anything that includes "Freak" in the title. So, when I heard about a book titled Freakonomics , I simply had to give it a chance.
Stay tuned, as I will be posting a follow-up to this regarding Freakonomics in a few days.
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