Freakonomics
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Learn about our bias rating methods| Bias Rating | Center |
| Type | Think Tank / Policy Group |
| Region | National |
| Website | freakonomics.com |
About Freakonomics's Bias Rating
Freakonomics is a think tank / policy group source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Center.
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Steven D. Levitt is an economist. Stephen J. Dubner is a writer. They co-authored Freakonomics, a book about cheating teachers, bizarre baby names, self-dealing Realtors, and crack-selling mamas boys. They figured it would sell about 80 copies. Instead, it has sold 4 million, in 35 languages. Then they wrote SuperFreakonomics, with stories about drunk walking, the economics of prostitution, and how to stop global warming. It hasnt quite sold 4 million copies yet but its getting there. A lot of other stuff has happened, too. A blog. A movie. A radio show. Lectures. Even Jon Stewart  and Beauty and the Geek. This is the place where all that stuff continues to happen. Welcome to Freakonomics.com.Community Feedback
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