When Freakonomics was initially published, the authors started a blog – and they’ve kept it up. The writing is more casual, more personal, even more outlandish than in their books. Now, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the landmark Freakonomics, comes this curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the world.
Why don’t flight attendants get tipped? If you were a terrorist, how would you attack? And why does KFC always run out of fried chicken?
Over the past decade, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have published more than 8,000 blog posts on Freakonomics.com. Now the very best of this writing has been carefully curated into one volume, the perfect solution for the millions of listeners who love all things Freakonomics.
Discover why taller people tend to make more money; why it’s so hard to predict the Kentucky Derby winner; and why it might be time for a sex tax (if not a fat tax). You’ll also learn a great deal about Levitt and Dubner’s own quirks and passions. Surprising and erudite, eloquent and witty, When to Rob a Bank demonstrates the brilliance that has made their books an international sensation.
Excellent. Less polished than their other books, but every bit as good I bought the audio book of this, but then didn’t want to wait for my commute to start it, so I got the Kindle version as well. It is great. I read the while thing in about 9 hours, which is fast for me. The writing isn’t as polished as their other books, but out is eddy bit as good. I love the format and really enjoyed reading it. I’ll listen to out next, since I already bought that version too.
Good…not great These guys are great. I listen to their podcast, read their blog, and I’ve read all their books. Buying this was a no-brainer.Â
Fascinating insights into how people interact with society, and with practical results Levitt and Dubner have become a part of my life: they appear on public radio in my area and their blog and their other books have wonderful, offbeat ideas that fascinate me.Â