Precis: Freakonomics

Freakonomics is a non-fictional book; published in April 12th, 2005 and was done by the works of Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Freaknomics as a whole is a pop-cultural ride through economics with many casual laughs, such as how private parts if lost at work equals as a 7 year pay, while having a very strict and persuasive argument of how economics is more the study of incentives. They have received many awards for the publication of this book including,Book Sense Book of the Year Award, and Quill Award for best business book. The works of Steven and Stephen have been recognized as economic nerds that have made economics fun. They are both very well skilled on the subject and have been studying it most of their lives.

There are many uses of logos but also pathos to entertain but also persuade readers on the subject of incentives. The dynamic duo uses many analogies yet also contain statistical graphs inside the book to give you a better understanding of economics and its different fields. Later on persuasion on how incentives are the root of economics and without it there is no economics. Steven Levitt's weird and oddly theories actually do seem to work out at the end and with his expertise on economics the theories are actually believable.

The vision this book is to create a fundamental understanding of economics and to be able to entertain and catch readers attention on such a dull topic. Its multiple theories and representations opens possibilities of what can or cannot be possible. They also try to go into weirdness of economics and government which makes the book an enjoyable read as stated before.

Their audiences seems to be more on the young adult side with its immature jokes while also serious issues. Yet with a decent mind and to be able to understand the vocabulary and analogies the book can be handed to anyone in high school. It broadens of what economic is about and can really produce love for the subject. This book is also for anyone not just people who are interested in business, it is a very beneficial read and can grow your knowledge of intensives and what crazy stuff is out there in the business world. Persuasion is used in theories when Mr. Levitt explains them with somewhat enthusiasm. all in all, reading even half of freakonomics can be enjoyable.