Freakonomics is a novel that chapter-by-chapter puts forth various …show more content…
Freakonomics consists of many evidence-based texts explaining certain points in the style of an informal, technical report utilizing data tables in a casual conversation paced story. The movie is structured in debate style, being a lot more realistic and down to earth with the information it presents. Unlike the book, the theme of the movie is a lot more subliminal, whereas the book is written with a question, explanation, answer, additional information format with no theme present. The movie involves one sole idea that is discussed throughout the story and actually has a flowing plot.
I really enjoyed the book, as it was eye opening in many ways. Levitt and Dubner wrote this book in a very complex manner that can unlock a lot of information through some critical analysis. Something I enjoyed about the book was the way it was able to form connections between two very dissimilar concepts. Their implication of economics on daily life was very inspirational and life changing, as we often don’t realize there are many strings attached to everyday topics. There are countless connections that can be made between idea like the KKK and real estate agents. This book has also sparked a minor interest in my own life for economics and its effects on everyday