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reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explo.... February 27, 2006
Freakonomics
One of the advantages of being a hausfrau and mom is that I am in an excellent position to spot pabulum. It is thus, from this elevated position, that I am able to say that `Freakonomics' is such a product …
reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explo.... February 18, 2006
Freakonomics
First of all- as many have already mentioned- do not pay $25 for this book. It can be read very quickly at the local Library. I believe that many people would enjoy "Freakonomics" and should read it... …
reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explo.... January 02, 2006
Freakonomics
I received this book as a Christmas gift. Glad I didn't have to pay for it. While it was slightly entertaining, some of the authors connections didn't seem to make sense. I did get the feeling that the …
reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explo.... October 31, 2005
Freakonomics
There's been a run of pop-science books lately which attempt to explain the mysteries of life in easy-to-understand terms. Nearly all that I've seen are ignorance talking to ignorance. "Freakonomics" …
reviewed The End of Poverty: Economic Possibil.... August 19, 2005
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The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our
Sachs tackles the data on poverty, and comes up with some less than conventional conclusions. I particularly like how he uses statistical evidence to show that corruption does not impede African development …
reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explo.... August 10, 2005
Freakonomics
Hmmm. A very *interesting* (in the sense of the Middle Eastern curse) kettle of fish.    I'm not sure what co-author Dubner's role is here - either to act as an alter ego for Levitt, …
reviewed Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explo.... May 22, 2005
Freakonomics
This work contains non-conventional answers to important societal  questions. The authors are critical of teachers who teach to the  test and assist students in achieving inflated …
reviewed Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wrec.... September 26, 2004
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Liar's Poker
This was a very good read. It kept me entertained the whole time. I came away from it with a better understanding of the bond market and many of the Wall Street firms.     I read the …
reviewed Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wrec.... April 17, 2001
Liar's Poker
Liar's Poker is to the 80s what Frank Partnoy's F.I.A.S.C.O is to the 90s, with the notable exceptions that Liar's Poker is well written, it's funny and its author obviously understood what was going …
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