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Freakonomics
My copy of Freakonomics arrived late Thursday afternoon. I finished it later that night. It turned out to be a very good book. The authors delve into all kinds of interesting topics including sumo wresters who throw matches and teachers who cheat for their students. Levitt seems to have a fascination with the darker side of life. One of the more controversial claims in the book is the link between legalized abortion and the drastic reduction in crime in the 90's. That's a very interesting chapter that has already ruffled a few feathers. My new favorite quote: "Morality is how you want the world to be. Economics is how it is".
posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 7:30 AM Print
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