Freakonomics

“Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt reveals the surprising truths behind everyday life through the lens of economics. Blending humor, unconventional thinking, and real-world examples, the book makes complex economic concepts engaging and accessible.

Structured as six compelling essays, it explores topics from cheating in sumo wrestling to the hidden dynamics of real estate agents, the economics of drug dealing, the impact of abortion on crime rates, parenting and education, and even the social patterns behind naming children. Each chapter uncovers unexpected connections and challenges conventional wisdom, inviting readers to think differently about the world around them.

Published in 2013, Freakonomics became a global phenomenon for its unique approach?making readers question assumptions, laugh, and discover the hidden side of everything they thought they knew.”