The phrase thinking outside the box gets used a lot these days. But these two guys really take this phrase to the extreme. They see things in such a different, fascinating, and often humorous way that it's an absolute pleasure to read their stuff. In fact, the most disappointing thing about this book is thats it's way too short. Only 216 pages. C'mon guys your fans waited years for this follow up, and this is all you could come up with ? ( )

Fascinating, but I prefer the first one. ( )

I LOVED Freakonomics. As an economics major in college, I found it to be absolutely fascinating reading about behavioral economics. Superfreakonomics is more of the same, but not quite as gripping as the original. It addresses topics ranging from the wages of prostitutes to the difficult task of getting health care workers to wash their hands. The underlying theme of these books is how incentives change behavior . . .and you can kinda extrapolate how there are SO many unintended consequences from rules and regulations instituted by the government. Definitely a fast paced and interesting read, but if you haven't read it, then start with Freakonomics. ( )

Fascinating book, a great listen for a car ride. The section about the environment got a little long winded, but otherwise really interesting! ( )

Enjoyable and quick read. Chapter on prostitution is outstanding and up there with the best stuff you'll read in this area. Tails off a little towards the end with the global warming stuff but brings it back with the epilogue on teaching monkeys to money! ( )