Description: (Economist)
Steven Levitt is an accomplished American economist known for his work in the field of crime. He is the co-author of the best-selling book Freakonomics and its sequels. Levitt has received prestigious accolades such as the John Bates Clark Medal. He currently holds the position of William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and is involved in various academic and consulting endeavors. Levitt's contributions to economics have earned him recognition and esteem among his peers and the wider public.