Steven D. Levitt

2 summariesBusiness, Politics, Economics

Steven D. Levitt is an economist known for his work in applying economic theory to diverse real-world situations. He is the co-author of "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything," which examines the hidden incentives behind everyday phenomena, and its sequel, "SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes And Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance," which explores unconventional economic issues.

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Books by Steven D. Levitt

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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Steven D. Levitt
4.0 (709k) average on GoodreadsBusiness
This book uses economic principles to reveal the surprising incentives behind everything from drug dealing and real estate to cheating teachers and the decline of crime.
SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes And Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
Steven D. Levitt
4.0 (121k) average on GoodreadsBusiness
Levitt and Dubner explore the hidden incentives behind everything from prostitution and terrorism to global warming and chemotherapy, revealing the surprising logic that governs our world.