Review of Freakonomics (2010) by Edwin C — 21 Jun 2011

Great film that shows people that math is not just bs u learn in school to never use again.

This review of Freakonomics (2010) was written by Edwin C on 21 Jun 2011.

Freakonomics has generally received mixed reviews.

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