Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner | 2005 First Edition Hardcover

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner — First Edition, 2005 (HarperCollins)

One of the most talked-about nonfiction books of the 21st century, Freakonomics explores the hidden forces that shape everyday life — from why drug dealers still live with their mothers to how parenting, incentives, and even crime rates tie back to economic logic.

Co-authored by University of Chicago economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner, this groundbreaking work uses data-driven storytelling to challenge conventional wisdom and reveal surprising connections between economics and human behavior.

This copy is a true first edition, confirmed by the number line 40 39 38 37, and retains its original $25.95 U.S. price on the dust jacket.

• Publisher: HarperCollins, New York (2005)
• ISBN: 0-06-073132-X
• Edition: First Edition / First Printing
• Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
• Condition: Near Fine — crisp pages, tight binding, bright jacket with minimal shelf wear
• Pages: 242
• Features: Original orange-and-green jacket design with “New York Times Bestseller” seal

A witty and thought-provoking bestseller that redefined how readers view economics, sociology, and decision-making — a must-have for collectors of modern nonfiction and cultural commentary.