Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But one British outfit is giving away its services.

Adding lots of train and bus lines to car-congested roads would seem to be an environmental slam dunk. If only the math would cooperate.

Freakonomics offers the hidden side to finding the best neighborhood near you to trick-or-treat.

The complicated world of election polling.

As President Obama and Mitt Romney practice their talking points and zingers on the American economy, Freakonomics reveals why we may never get big-time economic growth back.

Poker is a game of skill, not luck. But that won't stop you from losing a lot of money. Freakonomics explores the hidden side of poker in the casino and online.

A small group of popular college football teams are allowing beer sales inside their stadiums, saying the change acknowledges reality and may actually help them control problem drinking.

Our Freakonomics expert Stephen Dubner says there is evidence that working from home is better for you.

Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.

Olympic host cities get a huge windfall of tax revenues and tourist dollars, right? Freakonomics looks at the effect the games really have on a host city.