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The book is a collection of articles written by Levitt, an economist who had gained a reputation for applying economic theory to diverse subjects not usually covered by "traditional" economists. In Freakonomics , Levitt and Dubner argue that economics is, at root, the study of incentives .
- Stephen J. Dubner, Steven Levitt
- 2005
Apr 12, 2005 · Steven David Levitt is an American economist and co-author of the best-selling book Freakonomics and its sequels (along with Stephen J. Dubner). Levitt was the winner of the 2003 John Bates Clark Medal for his work in the field of crime, and is currently the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of ...
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About the Author. Steven D. Levitt, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago, was awarded the John Bates Clark Medal, given to the most influential American economist under forty. He is also a founder of The Greatest Good, which applies Freakonomics-style thinking to business and philanthropy. ^.
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- Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
- Steven D. Levitt
Steven David Levitt (born May 29, 1967) is an American economist and co-author of the best-selling book Freakonomics and its sequels (along with Stephen J. Dubner). Levitt was the winner of the 2003 John Bates Clark Medal for his work in the field of crime, and is currently the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at ...
Aug 25, 2009 · In Freakonomics, a book co-authored by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, the authors challenge many of the truisms of today's society and also uncover relationships and details using economics as their tool.
- 2005
- Stephen J. Dubner, Steven Levitt
May 1, 2005 · Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything. Hardcover – Deckle Edge, May 1, 2005. by Steven D. Levitt (Author), Stephen J. Dubner (Author) 4.5 1,370 ratings. See all formats and editions.
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Jan 2, 2016 · Freakonomics is a groundbreaking collaboration between Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, an award-winning author and journalist. They set out to explore the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, and much more.
