'Freakonomics' could potentially explore a variety of social issues using economic theories. Some possibilities could include the impact of social media on consumer behavior, the economic implications of climate change, the role of economic inequality in societal health and wellbeing, and the effects of globalization on local economies. It could also delve into issues like the economics of healthcare, education, and immigration.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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