Freakonomics

Discover the groundbreaking insights of 'Freakonomics', the must-read book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner that flips conventional wisdom on its head. This compelling B-format paperback, with the ISBN 9780141019017, delves deep into the hidden side of everyday life, illustrating intriguing connections between seemingly unrelated subjects. From the unexpected parallels between schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers to the curious life choices of drug dealers living with their mothers, this book inspires readers to question everything and assume nothing. Published in 2006 by Penguin UK, 'Freakonomics' spans 320 pages packed with wit, humor, and thought-provoking analysis. This international bestseller has captivated millions, encouraging readers to explore taboo topics such as cheating, parenting, and even the cultural implications of baby names. Enhanced with the latest New York Times writings from the authors, this edition offers fresh perspectives and entertaining anecdotes that are guaranteed to stimulate and provoke thought. Perfect for anyone interested in economics, sociology, and data analysis, 'Freakonomics' is an exhilarating journey into the intricate webs that connect our everyday lives. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this amazing title! Order now to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of 'Freakonomics' and uncover the truths hidden beneath the surface of reality.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141019017
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320


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Assume nothing, question everything.This is the message at the heart of Freakonomics, Levitt and Dubner's rule-breaking, iconoclastic book about crack dealers, cheating teachers and bizarre baby names that turned everyone's view of the world upside-down and became an international multi-million-copy-selling phenomenon.'Prepare to be dazzled' Malcolm Gladwell'A sensation ... you'll be stimulated, provoked and entertained. Of how many books can that be said?' Sunday Telegraph'Has you chuckling one minute and gasping in amazement the next' Wall Street Journal'Dazzling ... a delight' Economist'Made me laugh out loud' Scotland on Sunday%%%Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner's Freakonomics- A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything is the cult bestseller that will show you a totally new way of seeing the world.What do estate agents and the Ku Klux Klan have in common?Why do drug dealers live with their mothers?What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?How can your name affect how well you do in life?The answer- Freakonomics. It's at the heart of everything we do and the things that affect us daily, from sex to crime, parenting to politics, fat to cheating, fear to traffic jams. And it's all about using information about the world around us to get to the heart of what's really happening under the surface of everyday life.Now updated with the authors' New York Times columns and blog entries!'A phenomenon' Observer'Non-stop fun' Evening Standard 'Brilliant ... you'll be stimulated, provoked and entertained. Of how many books can that be said?' Sunday Telegraph Steven Levitt, the man with 'the most interesting mind in America' (M
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