<p>Agreed completely there. I feel Levitt will get the prize at some point but not due to Freakonomics. He’s obviously talented and has a ton of years ahead of him to put out work that I guess we could call a bit more “relevant”. So far I think the studies into the crack cocaine trade have been the most interesting and probably the most “important”.</p>
<p>On a recent questionnaire for school I was asked what book I would require high schoolers to read. After thinking a bit I said Freakonomics, not because it’s groundbreaking, but simply helps you to think in non-conventional ways. I also chose Freakonomics because I truly feel like most people would really enjoy it if they picked it up. I think it’s ah influence in my questioning every single study I hear on TV or that a teacher cites.</p>