Chapter
Writing Freakonomics
15:21 - 22:39 (07:18)
The author of Freakonomics recalls how he was handed a sheaf of papers by his co-author, Steven Levitt, about the book he had written which was later titled Freakonomics, and how they got a really big advance for it, and ended up becoming a bestseller.
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In this podcast episode, the host shares a personal story of overcoming a fear of public speaking in 7th grade, while discussing the recent passing of his guest's sister.
15:21 - 19:22 (04:01)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host shares a personal story of overcoming a fear of public speaking in 7th grade, while discussing the recent passing of his guest's sister.
ChapterWriting Freakonomics
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Steve Levitt, the author of "Freakonomics," shares his experience of writing the book and his concerns about its marketing strategy.
19:22 - 21:56 (02:33)
Summary
Steve Levitt, the author of "Freakonomics," shares his experience of writing the book and his concerns about its marketing strategy. He talks about receiving a large sum of money in advance and being afraid that the book will end up on the remainder tables of college bookstores across America.
ChapterWriting Freakonomics
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Linda presents her list of potential podcast titles, including "Economics Gone Wild", "Dude, Where's My Rational Expectation", and "Bend It Like Veblen".
21:56 - 22:39 (00:43)
Summary
Linda presents her list of potential podcast titles, including "Economics Gone Wild", "Dude, Where's My Rational Expectation", and "Bend It Like Veblen".