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Bring Your Questions for the “Identity Economists”

George Akerlof and Rachel Kranton will respond to readers’ questions. Read More »



Reading Habits of the “Fabulous Fab”

Fabrice Tourre read Freakonomics. Read More »



How Is a Bad Radio Station Like the Public School System?

Podcast Freakonomics Radio “How Is a Bad Radio Station Like the Public School System?”: We’ve all gotten used to the thrill of customization — Pandora Radio lets anyone customize the music he or she wants to hear. Could a New York City pilot program called School of One do the same thing for education? Download/Subscribe Read More »



Restricting Faculty Travel Is a Bad Idea

A new policy at Texas restricts faculty travel to dangerous countries. Read More »