Steven D. Levitt

Steven D. Levitt is a Professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and director of the Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory. His work spans economics, criminology, education, and behavioral science, with a focus on empirical analysis of real-world issues.

• Education: BA from Harvard (1989), PhD from MIT (1994)
• Key Research Areas: Crime economics, educational incentives, behavioral economics, and market dynamics
• Scientific Awards: 2004 John Bates Clark Medal, Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People (2006)

Levitt's article portfolio includes groundbreaking studies on topics like early childhood education (CogX program), abortion's impact on crime, cheating detection algorithms, and behavioral economics in education. His work often challenges conventional wisdom through unconventional data analysis.

Prior research collaborations with Roland Fryer, John List, and Chad Syverson have produced influential papers on racial disparities, real estate markets, and juvenile crime. His NBER working papers demonstrate consistent methodological rigor and innovation.