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: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything Review
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While I'm not generally inclined to read economics books, Freakonomics
is very, very accessible. The book is written in clear, readily understandable
language (including the best description I've ever seen of regression analysis,
causality, and correlation). The topics discussed are quite interesting - why
crime REALLY went down in the 90's, the impact parents can REALLY have on their
kids, and several others. Whether one ultimately agrees with the authors' conclusions
or not, the book certainly encourages you to think about everyday things more
critically and not just accept the conventional wisdom.
My only disappointment
is that the book wasn't longer!
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