FREAKONOMICS: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of EverythingWilliam Morrow -- hc
New York -- 2005 -- 242pp
ISBN: 0-06-073132-X
The simple, logical answers to economics may not always be correct. Levitt and Dubner explore some complex issues behind some mighty big questions.
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I'd heard quite a bit about this book and was looking forward to giving it a read. I wasn't necessarily disappointed, but I wasn't tremendously impressed, either.
What Levitt and Dubner have done seems all too obvious to me. That some of these issues haven't been researched in the way that Levitt has dug into them, is what seems more astonishing. To me, this is a 'common sense' book. Nothing seems 'far out there' but rather it seems logical.
I can, however, see where this line of thinking is ground-breaking. If Levitt weren't so 'decorated' with degrees and laurels, his ideas would be summarily dismissed by the academic world, and this book would never have seen the light of day. Fortunately this book is out there and popular, and common sense can regain its place.
An interesting, recommended book.
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