Features By Stephen Dubner

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Freakonomics: When it's good to quit

Society often considers quitting as failure, but Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner argues we should think more about the upsides to giving up.
Posted In: Sports
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Freakonomics: Why bounty hunters catch more fugitives than police officers

Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner discusses the difference between bounty hunters and police officers that really matters when it comes to catching fugitives.
Posted In: Crime
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Freakonomics: Saving the environment, or just showing off?

Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks about the idea of "conspicuous conservation," where people indulge in certain earth-saving acts as a way to show off that they care about the environment, and in turn, benefit socially.
Posted In: Environment
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Freakonomics: Better education through improved eyesight

How researchers raised test scores in rural China with the help of new specs for every kid in need.
Posted In: Education
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Freakonomics: Tackling the looming NFL lockout

A potential lockout is on the horizon as the current collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the players' union soon expires. Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks with Kai Ryssdal about how profitable the NFL is and the problem some owners have with the league's business model.
Posted In: Sports

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