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Freakonomics
Economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner apply economic thinking to unexpected questions, such as cheating teachers, drug dealers and the effect of names. The book looks at how incentives shape behaviour.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1600
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 340
- Format
- Book 1 of 4 in Freakonomics
Read this if you like curious, counterintuitive questions answered with data.
Skip this if you want a systematic introduction to economics or are wary of some of its contested claims.
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Quick answers about Freakonomics
- What is Freakonomics about?
- Economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner apply economic thinking to unexpected questions, such as cheating teachers, drug dealers and the effect of names. The book looks at how incentives shape behaviour.
- Who should read Freakonomics?
- Read it if you like curious, counterintuitive questions answered with data. Skip it if you want a systematic introduction to economics or are wary of some of its contested claims.
- How long and how fast is Freakonomics?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 340 pages, first published in 1600.
- Does Freakonomics have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Freakonomics for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Freakonomics; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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