Recently Read: Freakonomics
Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner's book Freakonomics is well worth the read. It's not going to change your life, but it is an entertaining (fairly quick) read with some thought-provoking concepts (including a position that the drop in crime in the 90's was due to the legalization of abortion in the 70's, an in-depth look at the finances of a Chicago crack dealer and his gang, and a data-driven position that sumo wrestlers are cheating). The latest edition of the book has excerpts from the blog the author and economist maintain - one of my new favorite sites. Next book: Danny Meyer's Setting the Table.
