When to rob a bank ...and 131 more warped suggestions and well-intended rants

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the landmark book Freakonomics comes this curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the universe. It's the perfect solution for the millions of readers who love all things Freakonomics. Surprising and erudite, eloquent and witty, When to Ro...

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Main Authors: Levitt, Steven D. (Author), Dubner, Stephen J. (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2015.
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