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Steve Levitt is the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. He is known for his pioneering work in the application of economic theory to a variety of social issues including crime, corruption, and the criminal justice system. His research includes the economic analysis of abortion legalization and school choice, highlighting how businesses make decisions within the economic framework. Levitt was awarded the John Bates Clark Medal in 2004 and has been recognized as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2002 as well as a Fellow of the Econometric Society in 2004. He earned his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. Steve Levitt’s work often challenges conventional wisdom and provides insights that are both academically rigorous and accessible to a broader audience.
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