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Journal of Economic Perspectives

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Steven D. Levitt: 2003 John Bates Clark Medalist

  • James M. Poterba
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 19, no. 3, Summer 2005
(pp. 181–198)
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Abstract

Steve's Clark Medal citation mentions his path-breaking contributions to the economics of crime and to the political economy of campaign finance. This paper describes Steve's research in each of these areas, as well as his contributions on a range of other topics. It identifies the substantive themes as well as the methodological patterns that run through Steve's research, and it describes the economic issues that have been informed by his analysis.

Citation

Poterba, James, M. 2005. "Steven D. Levitt: 2003 John Bates Clark Medalist." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19 (3): 181–198. DOI: 10.1257/089533005774357798

JEL Classification

  • B31 History of Economic Thought: Individuals
  • D72 Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
  • K42 Illegal Behavior and the Enforcement of Law
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