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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Psychology
Duration
20 min
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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