Economics#4: Freakonomics by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner

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​☕️ Settle in/Get your coffee (1.30 PM - 1.45 PM)

​📚 Book discussion (1.45 PM - 4 PM)

​📚 This best-selling book takes a unique and entertaining look at economics, applying economic principles to unexpected topics—crime rates, parenting, cheating, and even why drug dealers live with their moms. Written by economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner, Freakonomics challenges conventional wisdom and explores the hidden incentives that shape human behavior.

​Our discussion will cover:

​🔹 How incentives drive real-world decisions in surprising ways

​🔹 What data can (and can’t) tell us about human behavior

​🔹 The book’s most controversial and thought-provoking claims

​Whether you’re a first-time reader or revisiting this classic, come ready for an engaging discussion about the unconventional side of economics!

​🍷 Optional Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

​What’s Next in Our Economics Series?

​📖 The Big Short – Michael Lewis (May)