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Why on Earth is this book rated a 3.9? It is simplistically pure genius, and I'm sure it is rated this low because people who don't understand the basics of economics don't understand it.

J. The author consistently ignores the correlation-causation warning.

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The book has so many interesting statistic facts.

Luka Pusic @PeterHarrington - If you say this book is a lie, that's fine. But at least have the decency to back your claim up. …more@PeterHarrington - If you say this book is a lie, that's fine. But at least have the decency to back your claim up. (less)

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Does the author have anything to do with the podcast Freakonomics Radio?

Timothy Yes, Stephen J. Dubner is the host of the podcast.

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Why is this book so divisive?

Michael Chapman It's not. People are divisive.
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Melanti I believe the correlation between leaded gasoline & crime rates wasn't proposed until a couple of years later.…moreI believe the correlation between leaded gasoline & crime rates wasn't proposed until a couple of years later.(less)

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