by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Freakonomics offers a unique take on economics, looking at how incentives shape human behavior in surprising ways.
Levitt and Dubner delve into questions that may not seem economic on the surface, like what drives crime rates or how naming conventions impact personal success.
The book combines economic analysis with sociological insights, showing readers how incentives – both hidden and visible – influence choices and drive outcomes across various domains.
With an accessible writing style, Freakonomics encourages readers to look beyond surface-level assumptions and uncover the unexpected patterns in human behavior, challenging traditional economic thinking and applying it to everyday scenarios.