freakanomics

An article in The Washington Post cites a recent study that demonstrates the impact of behavioral economics (aka freakanomics) on what kids are opting for in the lunch room.

Sarah Newman: Teens Need Kitchen Counter-Culture 2009

some observations: 1. it seemed to me from the quote that Mr. Bennett was challenging the assertions made in "freakanomics".

Pepper And UC Must Denounce Bennett And Heimlich Nathaniel Livingston 2005

Most film makers these days have caught onto the ideals of free-economics (no, not freakanomics) and the power of the internet, and have accordingly adapted to the modern society.

Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Teaser Pulled by the MPAA! « FirstShowing.net 2008

I follow the freakanomics blog, which is constantly pointing out the complexities of the systems we live in and some of the counterintuitive or unintended consequences of our actions.

On the Varieties of Vegetarian Experience. | Mind on Fire 2009

Once again like freakanomics – and other shopping for statistic correlation (& or causation) projects this meta-meta analysis misses the point — the contexts and the reason for which hypothesis are formed and tested.

Love Your Job? That Doesn’t Mean You’re Better at It - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com 2007

I will say though that I wish he had not brought up that example but, he being who he is, I wouldn't doubt he has been familiar with this freakanomics stuff for sometime.

Even More Divided 2005

COOPER: If you take a look at "The New York Times" bestseller list for non-fiction, you'll find history, biography, economics, freakanomics, but no self-help books.

CNN Transcript Nov 22, 2005 2005

As economists the freakanomics authors should be explaining how lower rate prostitutes begin, continue, survive, and end their careers as prostitutes.

AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed 2009

As economists the freakanomics authors should be explaining how lower rate prostitutes begin, continue, survive, and end their careers as prostitutes.

AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed 2009

In the end I doubt we’ll get a full feed, and it won’t be because of freakanomics, just regular economics.

Feed, Interrupted: Another RSS Issue - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com 2007