Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner is a thought-provoking book that applies economic principles to unconventional topics. The authors explore various intriguing questions, such as the economics of drug dealing, the impact of parenting on child outcomes, and the hidden incentives behind seemingly unrelated phenomena. This book challenges readers to think critically and question conventional wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on the world of economics and human behavior.