Summary - Freakonomics: Based On The Book By Steven Levitt And Stephen Dubner

SUMMARY

FREAKONOMICS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEVEN LEVITT AND STEPHEN DUBNER

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction - The Hidden Side of Everything

What Do Schoolteachers and Sumo Wrestlers Have in Common?

How Is the Ku Klux Klan Like a Group of Real-Estate Agents?

Why Do Drug Dealers Still Live with Their Moms?

Where Have All the Criminals Gone?

What Makes a Perfect Parent?

Perfect Parenting, Part II: Or Would a Roshanda by Any Other Name Smell as Sweet?

The Role of Incentives in Society

How Corruption Shapes the World

General Analysis of Freakonomics

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Freakonomics” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner explores the hidden side of everyday life through the lens of economics. The book examines how incentives shape human behavior in surprising ways, revealing connections between seemingly unrelated topics like crime, education, and parenting. By applying economic principles to diverse social issues, the authors challenge conventional wisdom and uncover hidden truths about how the world works. Through case studies and data-driven analysis, Freakonomics encourages readers to think differently about the forces influencing their decisions and the societal systems they navigate daily.

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Release date

Audiobook: 6 December 2024