More Sex Is Safer Sex by Even Landsburg

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In More Sex Is Safer Sex, economist Steven Landsburg challenges conventional wisdom using economic logic and evidence to explore social phenomena—from littering and parenting to charity and STD transmission. The title essay (originally published in Slate) argues that encouraging sexually conservative individuals to engage in more sex can actually slow the spread of AIDS. By introducing safe partners into the “partner pool,” risky individuals are less likely to infect others, diluting the contagion risk—a concept drawn from Michael Kremer’s work on epidemiology and economics.

Landsburg leverages the principle of externalities: individuals often make rational decisions that harm others unintentionally (like littering or overconsumption). The book offers numerous counterintuitive illustrations—why misers might be more generous than philanthropists, how daughters statistically affect divorce rates, or how banning elephant hunting might harm elephants—each example showcasing how rational micro‑behaviors combine into irrational macro outcomes . With wit and clarity, Landsburg proposes unconventional policy ideas—taxing jurors for wrongful convictions, rewarding them for correct ones, or redesigning congressional districts alphabetically—to expose the hidden logic behind everyday dilemmas.

About the Author

Steven E. Landsburg (born February 24, 1954) is an American economist and professor at the University of Rochester, known for applying economic reasoning to everyday and ethical questions. A product of the University of Rochester and holder of a mathematics PhD from the University of Chicago, he taught previously at Colorado State University before moving to Rochester in 1983 . Landsburg authored popular essays in Slate and at publications like Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, gaining attention for his sharp, provocative style and willingness to address controversial positions . His other books include The Armchair Economist, Fair Play, and The Big Questions, all reflecting his affinity for logical expression, irony, and accessible social critique

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