In general I know economics could be very boring to discuss or even read about, but
its different with this book in particular. It allowed me, currently a junior in high school, to stay
hooked without even having to overwork my brain or thoughts.
The nonfiction book, Freakomics, is written by Steven D. Levitt, an economist, and Stephen J.
Dubner ,a journalist, who collaborated together to analyze and seek out the truth behind everyday
life. They question and analyze the motives that lead to cheating by ironically comparing a teacher
to a Japanese Sumo wrestler, two professions that are entirely different from one another. Other
questions that the authors address are: What is conventional wisdom? Why are drug dealers still
living with their mom?
I rate this book a bold four out of five stars, for its simplicity and character. The authors
used such fluid and simple diction that makes it very accessible and easy to understand by
utilizing words that aren’t loaded and complicated . Also, Levitt and Dubner provide
great demonstrations and humor to make the book even more appealing and worthwhile. I
definitely and strongly recommend this book to high school students who are interested in
economics, but also for the people who are curious as well. The book provides a great insight on the
fundamental principles in modern economics involved in everyone's life. What is discovered is
freakishly surprising.
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