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Steven D. Levitt

b. May 29, 1967

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"Steven David "Steve" Levitt is a prominent American economist best known for his work on crime, in particular on the link between legalized abortion and crime rates. Winner of the 2003 John Bates Clark Medal, he is currently the Alvin H. Baum Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, dir…

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Non-Fiction Economics Business & Economics Sociology Essays

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Steven Levitt, STEVEN LEVITT, Steven D Levitt, Steven David Levitt, Steve Levitt

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  • What is Steven D. Levitt best known for?

    Steven D. Levitt is widely recognized for his pioneering work in applying economic analysis to unconventional topics, particularly in the field of crime and social phenomena. He is a recipient of the John Bates Clark Medal, awarded to American economists under forty for significant contributions to economic thought and knowledge.

  • Are Steven D. Levitt's books part of a series?

    Steven D. Levitt is primarily known for his collaborative works with Stephen J. Dubner, which form a series exploring hidden aspects of everyday life through an economic lens. These books build upon each other thematically, though each can generally be read as a standalone.

  • What is the reading order for Steven D. Levitt's books with Stephen J. Dubner?

    The main books co-authored by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner are typically read in their publication order: Freakonomics, followed by SuperFreakonomics, and then Think Like a Freak. This sequence allows readers to follow the evolution of their ideas and analytical approach.