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This is one of my favorite blogs. It basically covers current events through the lens of the guys who wrote the book Freakonomics. Most people don't think logically and basically this blog looks at Read more...
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A very good read for anyone looking for a good book.
This is a book done by two economist looking into abnormal cases. The things they look at are in our everyday lives and very basic. However, through data, they uncover interesting patterns. This is an easy book to read and a real page turner. Besides uncovering different facts they show you what it Read more...
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This is a really good book. I first heard about it and went over it in a history class in highschool. I really liked the scenarios they used to explain economics. They wrote a second book also and it is very good as well.
This new age econometric type studying and marketing is very interesting. Although he present radical ideas, they are based on decently sound arguments. Not bad, I can dig it.
Freakonomics is definitely a very liberal read. It's great all around, I have had a great time reading it, very entertaining and very informative.
great read should be read by everyone with any interest of finance or economics
great book that puts economics into real-world context. EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS IF GIVEN THE CHANCE!!!
Great book that showed how people react to incentives. A very different way of looking at economics and made you think about everyday events. Overall was very well written and interesting at times. The authors brought up very interesting examples from sumo wrestlers, crime rates, abortions, school t Read more...
good back on how economics applies in the real world. Definitely a must read.
Apples and Oranges is right. This book goes into detail about the economy and really shines a light on how much bullshit it is. The way everything works is so screwed up that there is no way it can work. It also shows why we are in the trouble we are in today and how we will continue to go deeper in Read more...
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