The main subject or topic that the authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner talk about is the application of economic theories to analyze various social issues. They explore different theories and social issues in six essays, including cheating in sumo wrestling, the economic structure of drug gangs, and the impact of parents on a child's success. The authors use stories and case studies to illustrate that economics is fundamentally about studying human behavior and how people achieve their desires.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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