Freedomnomics: Why the Free Market Works and Other Half-Baked Theories Don't Audiobook

" This is a response to Freakanomics and explains a lot of the weird things that people normally think are either economic anomalies or are just people being greedy. A large portion of it is devoted to pricing. "

" A sobering answer book to the breathless Freakonomics. Read both and triangulate the truth from there. "

" Counter to some of the arguments in Freakonomics. Based on how the free market works. Very biased book. Lacks good references to back up statements and many points made are not backed up at all yet very conclusive-sounding. There was even some small contradictions. "

" Scary! It's actually making me question or at least rethink my liberal views. "

" Not just a rebuttal to Freakonomics, though he does address some of its "fuzzy math," this book defends Free Markets, and gives examples of how different kinds of incentives motivate people for better or worse. "

" This was a really interesting book obviously centered around economics but with real world examples and statistics. Everybody should be required to read this in high school or at least in college. "

" Utterly forgettable. I cannot stand authors with such a blatant agenda. At least let me figure out the agenda for myself! He lost me when he tried to assert that children are safer in homes with guns. "

" My husband who is an economist thought this book had great economic explanations. I found it a bit dry and not as interesting to read as Freakonomics. I recommend that you read this only if you are required to read it for a class. "

" Great book. Read my review of Freedomnomics by clicking here. "

" Conservative when it comes to money, I suggest this book for those wanting a counter argument to socialism. Some of the claims seem naive but still an ok read. "

" Very informative and fact-filled, but I still found "After America" a lot more engaging. "

" A response to Freakonomics. Some good insight. "

" While "Freakonomics" gets all the press, this book by John Lott spells out what REALLY goes on. If you want a fun take on he skewed perspective of "Freakonomics", this book offers it. "

" Various freakonomics examples and other possible explanations to the ones proposed by freakonomics authors. "

" Meh. Very one-sided. If you want a more balanced "economic libertarian" point of view, I suggest listening to Russ Roberts podcasts at econ talk. He is always willing to listen to opposing arguments. Lott seems very closed-minded. "

" Great book, good for all you Marxists out there to learn a thing or two "

" A conservative twist on Freakonomics, and makes more sense. "

" An interesting read. Not a true retort to freakonomics. I enjoyed reading both books. "

" While I didn't agree with everything Lott argued for (and against), I did appreciate his perspectives on issues. "

" Lott takes complex subjects and breaks them down so they are trivial to understand.A good light read. Very informative. Lott is not afraid to discuss politically incorrect topics, and prove his point devastatingly. "

" Great overview of the market successes. The market failures exists but the government intervention makes things worse. I disagree about the chapter regarding smoking everything else is well written. "

" A response to Freakonomics. Some good insight. "

" Utterly forgettable. I cannot stand authors with such a blatant agenda. At least let me figure out the agenda for myself! He lost me when he tried to assert that children are safer in homes with guns. "

" This is a response to Freakanomics and explains a lot of the weird things that people normally think are either economic anomalies or are just people being greedy. A large portion of it is devoted to pricing. "

" My husband who is an economist thought this book had great economic explanations. I found it a bit dry and not as interesting to read as Freakonomics. I recommend that you read this only if you are required to read it for a class. "

" A conservative twist on Freakonomics, and makes more sense. "

" Meh. Very one-sided. If you want a more balanced "economic libertarian" point of view, I suggest listening to Russ Roberts podcasts at econ talk. He is always willing to listen to opposing arguments. Lott seems very closed-minded. "

" John Lott is a brilliant guy. "

" An interesting read. Not a true retort to freakonomics. I enjoyed reading both books. "

" This book was written as a defense of capitalism and a counter argument to freakomnomics. I loved booth books, probably because I love a good debate. "

" Counter to some of the arguments in Freakonomics. Based on how the free market works. Very biased book. Lacks good references to back up statements and many points made are not backed up at all yet very conclusive-sounding. There was even some small contradictions. "