Steven Levitt

Considering a Big Change? Go for It, Says Evidence From 20,000 Coin Flips

Prof. Steven Levitt study finds increased happiness in people who incorporate random chance into major decisions


To Stop Exam Cheats, Economists Say, Try Assigning Seats

Prof. Steven Levitt co-authors paper showing random seating assignment is the most effective anti-cheating measure


The Tyranny Of Appearing Certain

Prof. Steven Levitt notes that business school students feign knowledge rather than admit they don’t know the answer


Why It Pays To Think Like A Freak

Steven Levitt releases third book in "Freakonomics" series, aims to teach readers how to notice "the hidden side of everything."