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Journalist, Stephen J. Dubner, an economist, Steven D. Levitt, are like a team of rogue fact explorers who make economics entertaining. By investigating the economics of everyday situations from a different angle, they offer incredible solutions to previously perplexing problems.
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Freakonomics has carved out a unique niche by applying economic thinking to unconventional questions—from why drug dealers live with their mothers to the hidden side of everything. Founded on the groundbreaking collaboration between economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner, the site extends their bestselling books into podcasts, articles, and ongoing research explorations. The content excels at making economic concepts accessible without dumbing them down, and the podcast consistently delivers thought-provoking interviews with diverse thinkers. While some critics argue the contrarian angle occasionally prioritizes cleverness over rigor, Freakonomics remains an invaluable gateway for anyone curious about how incentives shape human behavior. A cornerstone of popular economics and intellectual curiosity.

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