Dec 13th, 2008 · Steven Levitt's best-selling book,"Freakonomics" revitalized economics by explaining how economic principles affect our daily lives. NPR's Scott Simon asks Levitt for his thoughts about the state of the national economy.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · Setting Sun is a quintet led by frontman and producer Gary Levitt. The band's third album, Children of the Wild, evokes the laid-back simple life of Levitt's Upstate New York home. Driven by simple acoustic guitar lines, Erica Quitzow's graceful string orchestrations, and Levitt's hushed vocals, Setting Sun's arrangements are dramatic and poignant.
Feb 27th, 2008 · Last fall, the storied developer Levitt and Sons halted construction on dozens of projects from South Carolina to Florida. Now many customers are stuck with devalued homes in half-built neighborhoods.
Apr 5th, 2006 · Commentator Jeremy Levitt talks about the many allegations against former Liberian President Charles Taylor -- and the likelihood that an outcome that all parties involved will find satisfactory may be impossible to reach. Levitt is an associate professor of law at Florida International University in Miami, Fla.
Mar 3rd, 2006 · Economist Steven Levitt talks to Renee Montagne about the future of real estate agents. Levitt says their standard six-percent commission may become a thing of the past. The Internet is putting pressure on the fees that agents have become accustomed to.
Sep 13th, 2005 · Ed Gordon talks with Steven Levitt, author of The New York Times best-seller Freakonomics, which examines human motivations through an economic lens.
Apr 29th, 2005 · Why should you avoid using the word "spacious" if you're trying to sell your house? What does Paul Feldman's bagel delivery business teach us about corporate corruption? Is there a way to bet on the horses and consistently win? Economist Steven Levitt shares some unconventional insight from his book, Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything.
Apr 9th, 2005 · Economist Steven Levitt talks about his new book, Freakonomics. A professor at the University of Chicago, Levitt uses statistics to examine matters of everyday life, often with startling results.