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I just finished reading Freakonomics and it is very fascinating. To defend Mr. Levitt, he does not write that abortion is the sole factor, but one of a number of factors; all that he details. His book is not even really about this topic, it is more about how to answer questions by analyzing data and understanding incentives.
I suggest the book to anyone. I did not feel the authors were trying to support any point of view or cause, though they do note that some findings will be controversial. There are also two chapters devoted to parenting and they do indeed find that once a child is born parents do not have as much influence as many believe. The book covers both serious topics and light-hearted ones.
Has anyone else read the book? I'd love to hear other opinions.
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