Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 310 more book reviews
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Excellent audio CD. Fascinating subject matter. For anyone interested in social economics, statistics, or just learning the truth behind common misconceptions e.g. more books in a home make children smarter.
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I hadn't expected to like this, but I loved it. Learned lots of intriguing facts and gained many new insights.
Toby D. (bookswapper) reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 188 more book reviews
One of the authors read this audiobook. Has some interesting chapters on incentives and causes of crime from an economic point of view - including cheating on standardized tests, asymmetric information when using a real estate agent, causes of increases/declines in crime waves, and reasons why thugs start gang wars. Stimulating book, quick read.
Erin B. (rubiegirl) reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 6 more book reviews
Fun to listen to while road tripping across the USA.
Heather J. (ReadingAddict) reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 102 more book reviews
What a fascinating book! The author has an amazing ability to look at long established âfactsâ in a completely new way, overthrowing commonly accepted wisdom, and finding the real causes behind changes in our society. I highly recommend this to everyone. It is short, to the point, and - regardless of whether you agree with his conclusions or not - it will make you think.
Melisssa M. reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 6 more book reviews
Interesting content and makes you think twice about what you used to believe was fact!
Becky reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 120 more book reviews
I realize I'm rather late to the party that was happening with the reading of Freakonomics back in 2005. I got to it as fast as I could! And I'm so glad I finally did.
This audio book was fantastic, funny, different than anything I've read in a very long time, and fascinating. The authors made me think about things in ways I've not considered before, and used data to shore up their arguments. If you've ever wondered about crime, racism, teachers cheating on high stakes testing, Roe v. Wade, sumo wrestlers, or gang bangers financials, this is the book for you. If you've NEVER wondered about those things, this is also the book for you. Those are just the tip of the iceberg of subjects covered in this all-encompassing book. This is one of my favorite non-fiction reads now, edging down the list "Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde" and "Thunderstruck". Go read or listen to this book!
This audio book was fantastic, funny, different than anything I've read in a very long time, and fascinating. The authors made me think about things in ways I've not considered before, and used data to shore up their arguments. If you've ever wondered about crime, racism, teachers cheating on high stakes testing, Roe v. Wade, sumo wrestlers, or gang bangers financials, this is the book for you. If you've NEVER wondered about those things, this is also the book for you. Those are just the tip of the iceberg of subjects covered in this all-encompassing book. This is one of my favorite non-fiction reads now, edging down the list "Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde" and "Thunderstruck". Go read or listen to this book!
