Review of Freakonomics (2010) by Susan N — 14 May 2011

Reading the book now, found the documentary on netflix as I was browsing. Well worth the time for both.

This review of Freakonomics (2010) was written by Susan N on 14 May 2011.

Freakonomics has generally received mixed reviews.

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