'Freakonomics' redefines the study of economics by applying economic theories to analyze social issues. It explores different theories and social issues through a series of essays, stories, and case studies. It shows that economics is not just about numbers and charts, but it's fundamentally about understanding how people behave and how they get what they want.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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