Freakonomics or The World is Flat?

[b0mbrman]

Thinking of buying one:

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

 

[bigrash]

I read The world is flat. Really good book!

 

[mrkun]

I'm about 3/4 of the way through Freakonomics. It's really aimed at the average person and thus does not contain rigorous argument or theorizing; but it does give some really insteresting data along with the interpretation of it. So far, I've enjoyed it and found it interesting. The book is actually quite short and easy to read, so a person could read it in one day if they chose.

 

[raildogg]

I'm sure the library has a copy of The World is Flat. I will have to check it out.

Freakanomics sounds cool too, but I would read The World is Flat first.

 

[AccruedExpenditure]

twif.

 

[Slew Foot]

Bought Freakonomics for $8 on amazon. Its a decent read, entertaining in most parts, but aimed at the average idiot (much like The Millionaire Next Door).

I ended up selling it on ebay for $12

 

[Babbles]

I read Freakonomics and thought it was a pretty good book.

 

[everman]

The world is flat, by far. Have you read The Lexus and the Olive Tree? Also by Friedman, precursor to The World is Flat. I recommend reading that first to gain more understanding.

 

[JS80]

Friedman is a better writer and I don't consider Levitt that great an economist.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: JS80
Friedman is a better writer and I don't consider Levitt that great an economist.

A book reivew from economist.com Thomas Friedman on globalisation A dreary failure

Levitt didn't have to read his book, he just combined the papers he wrote to make that book for general public.

a book review from economists for freakonomics.

 

[digitalme]

Originally posted by: bigrash
I read The world is flat. Really good book!

same here

 

[b0mbrman]

Wow, poll is all tied up but all the responses seem to be for The World is Flat

 

[Ronstang]

I just started reading The World Is Flat the other day.

 

[Paul Ma]

Freakonomics is way better.

 

[MaxDSP]

just started reading Freakonomics last week

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Slew Foot
Bought Freakonomics for $8 on amazon. Its a decent read, entertaining in most parts, but aimed at the average idiot (much like The Millionaire Next Door).

I ended up selling it on ebay for $12

That's what I am worried about. I'm not much smarter than the "average idiot," but I do have a background in economics

 

[b0mbrman]

Well, fittingly the decision came to being a financial one. I managed to find Freakonomics for $5.50 ($9.25 shipped to Iraq). I'll wait for the revised edition of The World is Flat to come down in price before snagging that.

Also made an impulse buy: The Mystery of Capital by Hernando De Soto. Will report on both by and by.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Thuganomics >>>> Freakonomics

 

[0roo0roo]

freakanomics is fun
reason magazine didnt like world is flat much

 

[ValkyrieofHouston]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
Thinking of buying one:

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

Freakonomics is a great book, it's a real eye opener. It's what I call a "think" book.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: ValkyrieofHouston

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
Thinking of buying one:

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

Freakonomics is a great book, it's a real eye opener. It's what I call a "think" book.

Oh yeah? Should I prep my mind for being blown?

 

[Thump553]

My undergraduate degree was in Economics (many years ago). I think mrkun's summary of Freakonomics was 100% spot on. It was enjoyable enough to recommend it. I haven't read the other book.