Freakonomics
A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Published: 2005, 2020 revised and expanded
Genre: Nonfiction | Business & Economics
Page Count: 352 (Paperback – Revised and expanded)
Audiobook Length: 7 hours and 51 minutes
Audiobook Narrator: Stephen J. Dubner
ISBN: 9780063032378
Publisher’s Description
The legendary bestseller that made millions look at the world in a radically different way returns in a new edition, now including an exclusive discussion between the authors and bestselling professor of psychology Angela Duckworth.
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? Which should be feared more: snakes or french fries? Why do sumo wrestlers cheat? In this groundbreaking book, leading economist Steven Levitt—Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and winner of the American Economic Association’s John Bates Clark medal for the economist under 40 who has made the greatest contribution to the discipline—reveals that the answers. Joined by acclaimed author and podcast host Stephen J. Dubner, Levitt presents a brilliant—and brilliantly entertaining—account of how incentives of the most hidden sort drive behavior in ways that turn conventional wisdom on its head.
About the Author
Steven Levitt is an American economist and professor at the University of Chicago. He is best known for his work in the field of microeconomics and gained widespread recognition for his book “Freakonomics,” co-authored with Stephen J. Dubner.
Stephen J. Dubner is an American author, journalist, and podcast host. He has written several books and is the co-author, with Steven Levitt, of the bestselling book “Freakonomics.” Dubner is also the host of the “Freakonomics Radio” podcast, where he explores various topics related to economics and human behavior.
Together, Levitt and Dubner have collaborated on multiple projects, using economic principles to analyze and offer insights into a wide range of social and cultural phenomena. “Freakonomics” is one of their most well-known works, blending economics with storytelling to make intriguing connections and challenge conventional thinking.
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