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Jun 19, 2024 · You Can Make a Killing, but Not a Living. Broadway operates on a winner-take-most business model. A runaway hit like Stereophonic — which just won five Tony Awards — will create a few big winners. But even the stars of the show will have to go elsewhere to make real money. (Part two of a two-part series.)
Jun 29, 2024 · Freakonomics Movie: A documentary film based on the book was released in 2010, bringing its ideas to a wider audience. Academic Influence: Freakonomics has inspired a new generation of economists to think outside the box and explore unconventional topics.
Jun 8, 2024 · What Makes a Good Gathering? Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you? Jun 8, 2024. By Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan. Produced by Rebecca Lee Douglas. Comments. Share this episode. Freakonomics Radio Network Newsletter. Stay up-to-date on all our shows. We promise no spam.
Jun 19, 2024 · American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a ...
5 days ago · Adapted from Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner's best-selling book of the same name, Freakonomics brings together six renowned directors to create an enthralling anthology-style documentary exploring human behavior through surprising economic theories. From debunking conventional wisdom about cheating to investigating social phenomena like sumo ...
Jun 8, 2024 · "Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner explores the hidden side of economics, emphasizing the impact of incentives, uncovering unexpected relationships, and challenging conventional wisdom to empower critical thinking and decision-making.
Jun 20, 2024 · Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.
