Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Books
Steven D. Levitt is an American economist known for his work on crime, incentives, and rational choice theory, and a professor at the University of Chicago.
Known for: SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
SuperFreakonomics is the follow-up to the bestselling Freakonomics, exploring surprising and unconventional insights into human behavior and economics. Using data-driven analysis and storytelling, Levitt and Dubner examine topics such as altruism, climate change, prostitution, and incentives, revealing how people respond to hidden motivations and unintended consequences in everyday life.
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Chapter 1 – How Incentives Shape Behavior
If economics is about anything, it’s about incentives. They are the invisible strings that pull human behavior in predictable directions, and yet they remain misunderstood. One of our favorite lessons from studying incentives is how they turn up in places you’d least expect—say, a hospital, a brothe...
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Chapter 2 – The Economics of Self-Interest and Altruism
Self-interest has been a dirty word ever since economists began using it to explain human behavior. Yet, when viewed correctly, it’s not selfishness—it’s simply the logic of motivation. In SuperFreakonomics, we explore how self-interest can lead to outcomes that appear altruistic. Think of a volunte...
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About Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Steven D. Levitt is an American economist known for his work on crime, incentives, and rational choice theory, and a professor at the University of Chicago. Stephen J. Dubner is an American journalist and author, recognized for his engaging writing on economics and social behavior. Together, they co...
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Steven D. Levitt is an American economist known for his work on crime, incentives, and rational choice theory, and a professor at the University of Chicago. Stephen J. Dubner is an American journalist and author, recognized for his engaging writing on economics and social behavior. Together, they co...
Steven D. Levitt is an American economist known for his work on crime, incentives, and rational choice theory, and a professor at the University of Chicago. Stephen J. Dubner is an American journalist and author, recognized for his engaging writing on economics and social behavior. Together, they co-authored the Freakonomics series, blending economics with storytelling to make complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
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