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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

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by Steven D. Levitt

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Why on Earth is this book rated a 3.9? It is simplistically pure genius, and I'm sure it is rated this low because people who don't understand the basics of economics don't understand it.
J. The author consistently ignores the correlation-causation warning.
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The book has so many interesting statistic facts.
Luka Pusic @PeterHarrington - If you say this book is a lie, that's fine. But at least have the decency to back your claim up. 鈥辞谤别@PeterHarrington - If you say this book is a lie, that's fine. But at least have the decency to back your claim up. (less)
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Does the author have anything to do with the podcast Freakonomics Radio?
Timothy Yes, Stephen J. Dubner is the host of the podcast.
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Melanti I believe the correlation between leaded gasoline & crime rates wasn't proposed until a couple of years later.鈥辞谤别I believe the correlation between leaded gasoline & crime rates wasn't proposed until a couple of years later.(less)
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Why is this book so divisive?
Michael Chapman It's not. People are divisive.
鈥辞谤别It's not. People are divisive.
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