Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9780241200391 |
Author | Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | The Freekopedia - A Rogue Economist's Guide To The World |
Book Description | Why don't flight attendants get tipped? If you were a terrorist, how would you attack? And why does KFC always run out of fried chicken? Over the past decade, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have published more than 8,000 blog posts on Freakonomics. Now the very best of this writing has been carefully curated into one volume, the perfect solution for the millions of readers who love all things Freakonomics. Discover why taller people tend to make more money; why it's so hard to predict the Kentucky Derby winner; and why it might be time for a sex tax (if not a fat tax). You'll also learn a great deal about Levitt and Dubner's own quirks and passions. Surprising and erudite, eloquent and witty, When to Rob a Bank demonstrates the brilliance that has made their books an international sensation. |
About the Author | Steven D. Levitt, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago, was awarded the John Bates Clark medal, given to the most influential American economist under the age of forty. He is also a founder of The Greatest Good, which applies Freakonomics-style thinking to business and philanthropy. Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality. He quit his first career - as an almost-rock-star - to become a writer. He has worked for The New York Times and published three non-Freakonomics books. He lives with his family in New York City. |
Publication Date | 05-05-2015 |
Number of Pages | 400 |
When To Rob A Bank: The Freekopedia - A Rogue Economist's Guide To The World Paperback English by Steven D. Levitt - 05-05-2015