Economic theories can be used to explain a wide range of social behaviors. For instance, they can be used to analyze why people cheat, whether it's in sports like sumo wrestling or in academic settings like teachers altering test results. They can also explain the economic organization of illicit activities like drug gangs. Furthermore, economics can shed light on the impact of parenting on a child's success in life. Essentially, economics can provide insights into any social behavior that involves making choices to get what one wants.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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