"Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner isn't just about economics; it’s about peeling back the layers of everyday life to discover the unexpected causes and effects behind human behavior and events. The authors use powerful data analysis to explore seemingly unrelated topics, such as why drug dealers still live with their moms, or what schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common. The book reveals that economics is, at root, the study of incentives—how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. "Freakonomics" demonstrates that by applying economic theories to diverse subjects, one can discover profound truths about how the real world works. Through witty insights and astonishing storytelling, Levitt and Dubner show that economics is, at heart, the study of incentives and competition, encouraging us to look beneath the surface of everyday decisions and consider what really drives our choices.
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