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Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner uses economic principles to explore unconventional aspects of everyday life. The authors analyze incentives, behaviors, and hidden truths in areas ranging from crime and education to parenting and naming conventions. By examining data and asking unexpected questions, the book challenges conventional wisdom and reveals the often surprising underlying forces that shape our world. Topics investigated include the economics of drug dealing, the truth behind real estate agents, cheating in various professions, and the factors that actually influence children's success. Ultimately, Freakonomics encourages a fresh perspective on how the world really works, moving beyond superficial explanations to uncover the often counterintuitive realities.keepSave to notecopy_alldocsAdd noteaudio_magic_eraserAudio OverviewmapMind Map
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