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David M Levy is a Professor in the Department of Economics at George Mason University. His research focuses on econometrics, the history of economic thought, and political economy. He has co-authored influential works like The Vanity of the Philosopher (2005) and Economic Ideas of Ordinary People (1991), the latter republished 20 years after its initial release. Levy’s work with Sandra J. Peart explores concepts like 'analytical egalitarianism' and 'sympathetic bias in estimation.' He co-directs the Summer Institute for the Preservation of the History of Economics and was honored as a Distinguished Fellow of the History of Economics Society in 2012.
- Research Themes: Soviet economic growth analysis, institutional economics, and the intersection of ethics and statistical methodologies.
- Key Publications: 'Soviet Growth and American Textbooks: An Endogenous Past' (2011), which critiques historical economic narratives, and collaborative works with James Buchanan and Gordon Tullock.
Levy advises doctoral students on topics ranging from Rawlsian philosophy to public goods experiments. His academic service includes roles on the American Statistical Association’s Professional Ethics Committee and teaching in Buchanan Hall. He maintains an active affiliation with the university's economics department and is contactable at Carow Hall 7a.
