And not just promising them a reward. You have to give it to them upfront. Freakonomics' Steven Levitt on how that works.

By taking a note from our neighbors in Great Britain. Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner explains why he thinks U.S. Congress should borrow the U.K. tradition of the Prime Minister's Question Time.

Companies that offer higher wages for employees and more money for training turn out to be more profitable.

It turns out NBA players like LeBron James don't actually need the eyeglasses to see.

Freakonomics Radio explores the hidden side of early retirement.

As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to consider the hidden side of fresh flowers, and the carbon footprint they leave behind.

Freakonomics Radio takes a look at whether having a high level of corporate social responsibility is good for business in the long run.

Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner on the high costs of faulty home alarm systems.

Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner on one scientifically-proven way that helps women embrace risk.

Believe it or not, there's nearly no relationship between the U.S. president and the economy, no matter who it is.