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Psychology · 20 min

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

By Steven D. Levitt

This episode reveals how seemingly irrational human behavior is often driven by powerful, unseen incentives, challenging conventional wisdom.

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“This episode reveals how seemingly irrational human behavior is often driven by powerful, unseen incentives, challenging conventional wisdom.”

— Steven D. Levitt, Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

What it is about

Economics, Incentives, Human Behavior, Data Analysis

Who it is for

If you've ever suspected there's more to human behavior than meets the eye, this will sharpen your ability to see the hidden forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Steven D. Levitt, an award-winning economist, possesses a rare talent for applying rigorous economic thinking to unconventional subjects, revealing the surprising logic beneath everyday phenomena.

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Steven D. Levitt

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