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Steven D. Levitt (Freakonomics co-author and U Chicago Econ Prof) on His Career and Decision to Retire From Academic Economics

The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century Podcast

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Journey into Economics and Academic Success

Exploring the speaker's unexpected path into economics from consulting, reflecting on their transition to academia, interactions with professors at MIT, and a pivotal moment when their research on police effectiveness garnered attention from influential figures before declining a job offer due to concerns about management.

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