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This book was really fascinating. I don't know much about economics, but I guess the guy who wrote this book is not a traditional economist. I wanted to read this one because so many other people on Goodreads had read it or wanted to read it. Then I found a copy at the Social Service League thrift store and bought it for probably about a quarter.
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The legalization of abortion led to a decrease in crime.
Kids are more likely to die in a friend's swimming pool than by playing with a ...more
Things I learned:
The legalization of abortion led to a decrease in crime.
Kids are more likely to die in a friend's swimming pool than by playing with a ...more
Interesting stuff, I am not by any means an economics oriented person! But they really broke these topics down as to how things not seemingly directly related to money could have an effect on economics. It really brought up some interesting ideas! I wish there were more to read!
Very interesting, but I finished this book the day before an interesting study came to light which may have negated part of the book's conclusion. Still, I thought it was a very insightful look into causation.
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Really fun, and some inventive theories provided with good support. The writing quality far surpasses that of Gladwell.
some very interesting points of view in this book. It definitely will make you think.
Aug 01, 2009
Erin
marked it as to-read
Oct 12, 2010
Holly
marked it as to-read
