Photo: Stephen Foskett / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Steven D. Levitt is an economist, professor and writer, born on May 29, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. As of 2026, Steven D. Levitt is 59 years old. Education on record includes Harvard University. Listed accolades include Sloan Fellowship (1999), John Bates Clark Medal (2003), Fellow of the Econometric Society (2004) and 1 more. Credited works include Freakonomics.
My Take
Steven Levitt fundamentally changed how I see the world. With Freakonomics he took the cold machinery of economics and pointed it at sumo cheating, drug dealers' wallets, and the hidden incentives running everyday life. This is no pop-science lightweight, though: the John Bates Clark Medal marks him as a serious scholar at the top of his field. What I admire most is his gift for making rigorous thinking feel playful and accessible, then extending that mission through his podcast work. His relentless curiosity and willingness to question conventional wisdom make him, in my view, one of the most genuinely useful public intellectuals around.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steven D. Levitt
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴン・レヴィット
- Reading
- すてぃーゔん・れゔぃっと
- Born
- May 29, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- economist / professor / writer / author / podcaster
2. Background
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Sloan Fellowship
- 2003 John Bates Clark Medal
- 2004 Fellow of the Econometric Society
- 2000 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Freakonomics | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steven D. Levitt born?
Born May 29, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Steven D. Levitt from?
Steven D. Levitt is from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What does Steven D. Levitt do?
Steven D. Levitt works as economist, professor, writer, author, podcaster.
What is Steven D. Levitt known for?
Notable works include Freakonomics.
Economist — see all → · Professor — see all → · More people from the United States →