Freakonomics

Description

Author: Steven D. Levitt
Genre: Economics / Non-Fiction / Social Science
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication Year: 2009 (International Edition)
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780061956270

Freakonomics challenges conventional thinking by uncovering the hidden economic and social forces behind everyday phenomena. Co-authored by economist Steven D. Levitt, the book explores how incentives drive human behavior, often in surprising and counterintuitive ways.

Through engaging stories and rigorous analysis, Levitt demonstrates how economics can explain a wide range of societal issues—from crime rates and parenting to cheating in sports and school systems. The book blends humor, curiosity, and data-driven insight to make complex concepts accessible and thought-provoking for readers of all backgrounds.