Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything |
Levitt, Steven D. & Dubner, Stephen J. |
2006 |
Economist Stephen D. Levitt applies economic theory and statistical methods to a number of social and political issues, revealing remarkable insights and conclusions. For example, he shows how analysis of students’ test results over time can reveal systematic cheating, and he puts several “known truths” to the test by letting the numbers and statistics talk. If you are out of time, read this summary on WikiSummaries.org. |