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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Reflections on Economics, Teaching, and Educational Reform
The chapter encompasses reflections on Nobel Prize-winning economists' productivity, historical context of prestigious awards, intellectual collaborations, and changes in academic standards. It discusses the University of Chicago's evolving culture, contrasts in teaching methods, critique of the higher education system, and the speaker's transition into a curator of ideas through their podcast and work at the Risk Center.
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