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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Quality of Research vs. Pre-Existing Bias
The speaker realized that despite the power of research, it often goes unnoticed as people generally do not care about it. Furthermore, the quality of the research may not always be the reason for its recognition. In the speaker's experience, their research gained attention not due to its excellence, but because it aligned with a pre-determined policy decision.
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