Basic Mathematics for Economists vs Freakonomics: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Economics, Finance, Business, Nonfiction

Cover of Basic Mathematics for Economists

Basic Mathematics for Economists Mike Rosser · 2003 ★★★★☆ 3.8 514 pages · ≈ 9 h 31 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Freakonomics

Freakonomics Steven D. Levitt · 2005 ★★★★☆ 4.0 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Freakonomics is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Basic Mathematics for Economists.
Freakonomics is the easier read (Light), Basic Mathematics for Economists more demanding (Moderate).

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