Joshua Bhakre

Authored by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner Freakonomics. Just as the name suggests, the book uses tools of applied economics in totally unrelated subjects. But in the end it all makes sense. The book takes you through an exciting and never explored journey through economics. The book cover topics from cheating teachers, rigged sumo matches, drugs, safety, crime and abortions. The authors have taken complex topics and simplified it for any reader interested in understanding economics and how it effects our daily lives. The book isn't a mainframe to study economics but cultivates curiosity amongst it's readers. But, it does the job of familiarising you with some economic concepts. And instead of having one unifying theme the authors venture in unknown territories. The book albeit good has many who disagree with the theories in the book. The most argued of all time is that of abortion and it's impact on crime. Along with many more issues and controversies. The book is definitely not for the light hearted person but for someone willing to broaden their horizons and culminate curiosity in their minds. Overall the book is a fun and informative book that piques your interest or at the very least amuses you. Allowing you to find your own journey into the wilderness of economics and finance.

The book is a great asset in the right hands. It's age old wisdom and needs the right frame of mind to apply it in modern times. Coupled with the 48 laws of power, some knowledge of how things generally work you will truly be able to apply your knowledge more efficiently. A highly recommended book for strategy, business and politics.