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  1. Obama and NASCAR in 2012: Was First Lady Booed at Race?

    Mon, 21 Nov 2011

    something, and carted him around. And everyone, myself included, threw snowballs at Santa,” he told the podcast “ Freakonomics ” this month. But Michelle Obama was appearing as Grand Marshall as part of her efforts to draw attention to military veterans

  2. The Good Life: Saving for Your Dreams

    Wed, 20 Jul 2011

    receive $2,123 a month. AARP Social Security Benefits Calculator Steve Dubner, co-author of " Freakonomics " and " Superfreakonomics ," says waiting can be hard on the human psyche. "If you ask children would you like one marshmallow

  3. ‘Top Line’ at the Movies: ‘Freakonomics

    Mon, 27 Sep 2010

    Klein reports: Five years after “ Freakonomics ” became a surprise bestseller, with with popular culture, now comes “ Freakonomics ” the documentary. Filmmaker Chad document the story told in book form by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Troutwine joined

  4. Rep. Van Hollen: 'Energy Gap is Closing'; Dems Will Hold House

    Mon, 27 Sep 2010

    Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell is going to filibuster something, the fact of the matter is it will take a long time to do.” We also checked in with filmmaker and producer Chad Troutwine, on the new movie “ Freakonomics .”

  5. The Note: Giving It The Old College Try

    Mon, 27 Sep 2010

    party’s strategy between now and November. Karl and Klein also interview Chad Troutwine, producer and filmmaker of “ Freakonomics ,” which will be coming to a theater near you on October 1. Watch LIVE at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. THE BUZZ Woodward Roll Out

  6. Lack of Estate Tax in 2010: Now Cheaper to Die?

    Wed, 23 Dec 2009

    economists have noted the impact tax changes might bring, including bestselling authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner , who wrote in SuperFreakonomics that it would mean heirs would want their benefactors to make it to 2010, but not beyond

News

  1. Do We Really Only Care About Ourselves?

    Fri, 23 Oct 2009

    Forty-five years later, the authors of " SuperFreakonomics ," Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner , reconsidered those cries for help Thy Mother and Father? What the " SuperFreakonomics " duo found at retirement homes surprised

  2. 5 Simple Solutions to Global Problems

    Thu, 22 Oct 2009

    Journalist Stephen Dubner and economist Steven Levitt , the authors of " SuperFreakonomics ," say that said. The " SuperFreakonomics " duo argue that innovation and " SuperFreakonomics ," here are

  3. Are You Born Great or Made Great?

    Thu, 22 Oct 2009

    their new book " SuperFreakonomics ," authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner propose some answers story and more " SuperFreakonomics " on " 20/20 according to the SuperFreakonomics authors. "It's

  4. Turning Conventional Wisdom Upside Down “20/20” Reports on “Superfreakonomics ” airing Friday, October 23

    Wed, 21 Oct 2009

    of economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner . With their first book, “ Freakonomics ,” they managed sequel, “ SuperFreakonomics : Global men? The “ SuperFreakonomics ” authors have

  5. Hand Washing Rate Low Among Doctors

    Wed, 21 Oct 2009

    Dubner and Steven D. Levitt, authors of the new book " SuperFreakonomics ." "The worst thing is to go to a hospital to not die decision," she said. CLICK HERE to read an excerpt from " SuperFreakonomics ."

  6. 'SuperFreakonomics': Prostitution as Career Choice

    Tue, 20 Oct 2009

    of economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner . In their first book, " Freakonomics ," they managed follow-up, " SuperFreakonomics ," they won't excerpt from " SuperFreakonomics ." Dubner and

  7. Are Your Kids Really Safer in Car Seats?

    Tue, 20 Oct 2009

    of a new book, " SuperFreakonomics , " who argue that properly. But " SuperFreakonomics " authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner claim that for children Critics Blast ' SuperFreakonomics ' Findings Durbin

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Videos

  1. 'Freakonomics' The Movie On 'Top Line'

    Mon, 27 Sep 2010

    Read the book now see the movie for economics the movie opening this week take a look. Three year old and basically come up with a way to tennis game I had developed within three days bend over millionaires can imagine. If you check you know give an economist. Can't attribute three for more than

  2. Freakonomics : Wash Your Hands and Vote

    Thu, 26 Oct 2006

    Getting people to wash hands or vote is a simple matter of changing behaviors.

  3. Crime: Not a Campaign Issue

    Thu, 17 Jan 2008

    " Freakonomics " author Stephen Dubner explains why crime is not on voters' minds.

  4. Is Recycling Always Good?

    Wed, 18 Jul 2007

    Stephen Dubner , co-author of " Freakonomics ," has answers that may surprise you.

  5. A New Angle on Real Estate

    Wed, 8 Aug 2007

    Author Stephen Dubner offers the " Freakonomics " perspective on real estate.

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