An Economist Walks into a Brothel by Allison Schrager Summary
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Ever wondered what sex workers and Wall Street have in common? Allison Schrager's acclaimed "Financial Times Book of the Month" reveals how unconventional risk-takers navigate uncertainty. Tyler Cowen calls it "the most adventurous take on risk" - discover why intelligent risk-taking transforms both finances and life decisions.
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Risk and Reward: The Hidden Economics of Everyday Decisions
Life is full of risks - some we take willingly, others we avoid instinctively. But what if we've been thinking about risk all wrong? When economist Allison Schrager ventured into Nevada's Moonlite BunnyRanch, she wasn't seeking pleasure but profound economic insights. This legal brothel revealed something surprising: sex workers earning $600,000 annually willingly surrender half to the establishment for safety and legitimacy. Customers pay $1,400 per hour (compared to $350 for illegal services) for risk reduction. The most profitable service? Not what you'd expect - it's the "Girlfriend Experience," where middle-aged women with strong interpersonal skills offer risk-free intimacy without rejection or commitment. This counterintuitive reality illustrates a fundamental truth: risk isn't just about danger - it represents the full spectrum of possibilities in any decision. Financial economics gives us tools to understand risk scientifically, helping us make better choices by recognizing that any path leads to multiple possible outcomes we can influence. Rather than avoiding risk entirely, we can learn to take calculated risks that maximize our chances of success.
Defining Goals and Measuring Risk
Understanding Risk Categories and Career Implications
Mastering Emotions When Facing Risk
The Power of Diversification and Hedging
Embracing Uncertainty in an Unpredictable World
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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