So I recently finished “reading” the book Freakonomics, as purchased for my by my father. I use the term “reading” loosely, as I mostly skimmed through a lot of the book and only seriously delved into a few chapters, as is characteristic of my ADD. That being said, I give the book two enthusiastic thumbs up.
By far the most interesting portion of the book was delving into the economics of a Chicago crack gang; from the payroll to the board of directors to the ramifications of gang warfare, the entire chapter was one interesting read. Other interesting sections regarded debunking the numerous pseudo-explanations for the drop in crime in the mid-90’s, contrary to what experts were predicting
Overall, I’d say that this is a book worth reading.