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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #222 in Books
- Published on: 2007-06-18
- Binding: Paperback
- 336 pages
Editorial Reviews
Wall Street Journal
`Freakonomics reads like a detective novel … has you chuckling one minute and gasping in amazement the next'
Sunday Telegraph
`A sensation … you'll be stimulated, provoked and entertained. Of how many books can that be said?'
Observer
`A phenomenon … their approach has won the book a cult following'
Customer Reviews
Fun & interesting
This is a really interesting romp through some fairly random questions like "How is the KKK like a group of estate agents". The answers to the questions that drive this book are well discussed and backed up with research. Logical thought processes which bring to light some interesting answers. I particularly liked the discussion about reduction in crime rates being related to abortion policy (rather than policing or improved government crime prevention policies).
I'd agree with other reviewers in that it was a bit light on content...I got to the end and wanted more, but worth a read.
If you only read one book about economics, make sure this is the one
One could maybe argue that this isn't an economics book at all but instead a collection of connected essays drawing on concepts from economics and statistics to get the point across.
I find the style of writing very easy to get on with, and the book as a whole very easy to read. In many ways I wish this book had been written before I studies economics all those years ago as it would have been a good introduction to some concepts from the world of economics presented in a way which means that anyone can enjoy this book.
Many other reviews on here have already mentioned a lot of the good points about this book so I won't go on and repeat it all here. All that's left for me to say is ... go for it, give this book a go.
Fun, informative read
I am 23, studying Physics with strong interest in finance/market and investments. I found this book very interesting and fun as well.
English is not my mother tongue, but this book is so well written that didn't give me any trouble.
Totally recommended
