Miscellaneous
Name a Factor besides Roe V. Wade that caused the decrease in crime rates
Increased reliance on prisons, increased number of police,
True or False: Roe V. Wade led to a decrease in crime rates
True
What century does this chapter take place in?
20th Century
what is one type of potential audience member for this chapter?
People interested in economics, Students, People interested in issues concerning abortion
True or False: Tougher gun laws significantly decreased crime
False
What was the peak of incidents of violent crime in the 1990's per 100,000 people
~720 incidents per 100,000 people
When did crime rates start to surge?
1980's
When was the book written?
2005
What country did Nicolae Ceaușescu lead?
Romania
By what % would instances of conception have been more likely to live in poverty?
50%
When was Roe V. Wade ratified
1973
What is the purpose of the chapter?
For the audience to understand the complexity of cause and effect In order to apply higher-level economic thinking to their personal lives
Is Roe V. Wade still in effect today?
No, It was overturned in 2022
By what % did conception rise following Roe V. Wade?
30%
What year did Nicolae Ceaușescu outlaw abortion?
1966
Is Steven D. Levitt the author or economist?
Economist
What is a shotgun marriage?
A forced marriage because of pregnancy
How many dollars was the average family willing to pay to prevent another oil spill?
A survey reported $31.
What year did Communist Romania fall?
What is the exigence of the chapter?
To convey to the reader one of the main points of Freakonomics, Cause and Effect.