This is a fantastic book that uses Economic theories and tools to identify and measure social issues. It makes some really controversial statements based on the findings of the authors who interpret their findings in an ingenious way. In our society there are many theories that have become fact. The authors turn those perceived truths on their head. If you enjoy Malcolm Gladwell books then you will probably enjoy this book too.

Awesome book. The author forces you to look at the world from a different perspective. For someone without any scientific/analytical training, the analyses in this book may be eye-opening. For someone with some scientific/analytical training, the analyses may not be as eye-opening, but the author's use of common sense certainly adds to the intelligent discussion.

Whether a fiction reader, or non fiction reader this book is fantastic. Just small article like chapters about a great variety of subjects. Wittily written, and very enjoyable. You are sure to enjoy, and learn!!

Interesting book that gets you thinking, but a bit dry and repetitive at times.

Fun and interesting! It's all about what motivates people, and how incentives sometimes don't work to the benefit of all.

I really liked the section that uses math to prove that sumo-wrestling is fixed. Lot of great things in this, well worth the read.

A book on the economics of everything. Yes, I said everything. No, I'm not kidding. If you read this book you will understand the economics of everyday things. It will help you learn how people act and why. Really, it will open your eyes on how everything is connected to economics.

I was happy to finally get through this book as I had attempted to read it a few times but it always was too much while I was in school due to all the other course work that I had to complete. With my school background in psychology and business I found this book facinating as it explained economic ideas using the ways in which people think and operate.

Interesting perspective - he has a unique way of looking at the world, definitely worth a read. Some concepts were new and interesting to me, other times I found the book repetitive.

I borrowed this book from my boyfriend, who definitely prefers non-fiction to fiction, on his recommendation. He says this book alone changed his view from pro-life to pro-choice. He had already told me a lot about the book so I didn’t really get anything new out of it by reading it myself. The main idea – taking a closer look at why people behave the way they do – is presented via studies on incentives, the power of information, abortion vs crime rates, and parenting. These studies are fascinating but the writing suffers a bit from constant repetition and re-explanation of concepts. My number one complaint about non-fiction is the lack of brevity.