Mr. Stoudt
Economics
Response Journal
“Freakonomics”
Chapter 6 – “Perfect Parenting, Part II; or: Would a
Roshanda by Any Other Name Smell as Sweet?”
 Your response journal should be set up in the following
manner
o Title of the Chapter at the top of the first page along
with Chapter Number
o Write out words and definitions.
o Each question written out and then answered in
numerical order. All responses need to be in complete
sentences. Each question may require a different
length for its respective response.
 Give the definition of the following words based on their
context in the sentences from Freakonomics Chapter 6.
(15 points)
1. manifest (pg 163)
2. aesthetic (pg 163)
3. temptress (pg 164)
4. chastity (pg 165)
5. indifferent (pg 166)
6. distinctively (pg 167)
7. inferiority (pg 167)
8. remnants (pg 167)
9. solidarity (pg 168)
10. implication (pg 170)
11. prominence (pg 172)
12. nostalgic (pg 174)
13. aspirational (pg 174)
14. proliferating (pg 182)
15. poach (pg 186)
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Chapter 6 – “Perfect Parenting, Part II; or: Would a
Roshanda by Any Other Name Smell as Sweet?”
1. What are parents signaling when they choose a name for
their child? (10 points)
2. Evaluate this statement; “The name a parent gives his or
her child will have a significant effect on the child’s
success. After all, the data show that certain names are
associated with increased income.” Is this true? Explain
why or why not. (10 points)
3. Why is anyone who bothers to change his/her name in
the pursuit of economic success likely to succeed?
Explain your answer. (10 points)
4. According to the data in Freakonomics, what happens
over time to the names of children who grow up to be
successful? (10 points)
5. Select one or more of the main topics discussed in the
Chapter and write a one-page reflection about them. I
DO NOT want a summary; I want you to express your
opinion and views. Do you agree with Levitt’s reasoning?
If so why, if not, why not? Explain yourself. (10 points)
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