Steven D. Levitt Poradie kníh

Superfreakonomics es la sorprendente continuación de Freakonomics, donde Levitt y Dubner abordan temas controvertidos como la economía de la prostitución y el tráfico de drogas. Con preguntas provocadoras, exploran la relación entre incentivos y comportamiento humano, desafiando nuestra percepción del mundo de manera ingeniosa y entretenida.

Celebrating a decade of Freakonomics, this curated collection showcases the wit and insight of the authors through their popular economics blog. With a blend of surprising and scholarly content, it appeals to the vast audience that has embraced their unique perspective on economics. The book highlights the authors' ability to engage readers with thought-provoking ideas, contributing to their status as international sensations with millions of books sold and podcast downloads.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the landmark book Freakonomics comes this curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the universe. It’s the perfect solution for the millions of readers who love all things Freakonomics. Surprising and erudite, eloquent and witty, When to Rob a Bank demonstrates the brilliance that has made the Freakonomics guys an international sensation, with more than 7 million books sold in 40 languages, and 150 million downloads of their Freakonomics Radio podcast. When Freakonomics was first published, the authors started a blog—and they’ve kept it up. The writing is more casual, more personal, even more outlandish than in their books. In When to Rob a Bank, they ask a host of typically off-center questions: Why don’t flight attendants get tipped? If you were a terrorist, how would you attack? And why does KFC always run out of fried chicken? Over the past decade, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have published more than 8,000 blog posts on Freakonomics.com. Many of them, they freely admit, were rubbish. But now they’ve gone through and picked the best of the best. You’ll discover what people lie about, and why; the best way to cut gun deaths; why it might be time for a sex tax; and, yes, when to rob a bank. (Short answer: never; the ROI is terrible.) You’ll also learn a great deal about Levitt and Dubner’s own quirks and passions, from gambling and golf to backgammon and the abolition of the penny.

Výber z najčítanejšieho ekonomického blogu na svete. Pri príležitosti desiateho výročia vydania Freakonomics autori prinášajú výber najlepších príspevkov z rovnomennej stránky. Za dekádu sa stal z Freakonomics svetový fenomén, predalo sa vyše 7 miliónov kníh preložených do vyše 40 jazykov. Rovnako populárnou sa stala webová stránka s vyše 150 miliónmi stiahnutí podcastov. Písanie na blog, ktorý vznikol krátko po vydaní prvej knihy, je neformálnejšie a osobnejšie. Za dekádu sa na stránke objavilo vyše osemtisíc príspevkov od Levitta, Dubnera, ale aj ďalších autorov. Ako zvyčajne, aj tu si kladú množstvo zvláštnych otázok: Ako spáchať najlepší teroristický útok? Majú záchranu planéty v rukách vegáni? Mali by sme nechať cyklistov na Tour de France dopovať? Prečo sú ženy také nešťastné? Knihu dopĺňa aj niekoľko rozhovorov, od nositeľa Nobelovej ceny za ekonómiu až po luxusnú prostitútku.

Now in Paperback—the New York Times bestseller—and follow up to the revolutionary bestsellers Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics—with a new author Q&A. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner take us inside their thought process and teach us all how to think a bit more productively, more creatively, more rationally. In Think Like A Freak, they offer a blueprint for an entirely new way to solve problems, whether your interest lies in minor lifehacks or major global reforms. The topics range from business to philanthropy to sports to politics, all with the goal of retraining your brain. Along the way, you’ll learn the secrets of a Japanese hot-dog-eating champion, the reason an Australian doctor swallowed a batch of dangerous bacteria, and why Nigerian e-mail scammers make a point of saying they’re from Nigeria. Levitt and Dubner plainly see the world like no one else. Now you can too. Never before have such iconoclastic thinkers been so revealing—and so much fun to read.

Freakonomics reveals the surprising connections between various aspects of life, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a new perspective on everyday phenomena. Through engaging anecdotes and data analysis, it uncovers the underlying factors that drive behavior and decision-making, prompting readers to rethink their assumptions about economics, crime, education, and more. This groundbreaking work invites curiosity and critical thinking, making complex ideas accessible and entertaining.

Změňte své myšlení a uvažujte jako freak, cvok, blázen, ujeťák, exot. Běžný pohled na svět obracely naruby už předchozí světově úspěšné knihy, Freakonomics (2005, č. Špekonomie 2006) a Superfreakonomics (2010, č. 2010), nyní přicházejí autoři s ještě revolučnějším přístupem založeným na nekonvenčním způsobu uvažování a radí, jak být v myšlení plodnější, tvořivější a racionálnější. Metoda je obecně použitelná a probíraná témata neznají hranic, od byznysu přes filantropii a sport až k politice. Tak odhalíme tajemství úspěchu Japonce, který se stal přeborníkem v pojídání hot-dogů, dozvíme se důvod, proč australský lékař spolykal dávku nebezpečných bakterií nebo proč se úspěšný podnikatel pustil do charity podporující plastické operace dětí z chudých rodin z celého světa. To vše v podmanivém a zábavném podání zkušených vypravěčů. "…politicky nekorektní a vždy tak trochu nakažlivé, jako pořádný hlt tequily…" Times Od autorů světových bestsellerů Freakonomics a Superfreakonomics

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The sequel to SuperFreakonomics expands on the original's exploration of unconventional economic theories and insights. It delves into intriguing topics, blending humor with serious analysis to challenge conventional wisdom. Readers can expect a deeper examination of social behavior, incentives, and the surprising ways in which people respond to various situations. This edition promises to engage and enlighten, making complex ideas accessible and entertaining.