Summarize how levitt and dubner logically support their argument that cheating exists when there is high incentive, but that the

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sasho

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Summarize how levitt and dubner logically support their argument that cheating exists when there is high incentive, but that the

majority of people are honest.

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Naddik [2.9K] · Answer 1 · 2026-02-20T23:05:51+03:00

Naddik [2.9K]12 days ago

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Levitt and Dubner’s main argument

evidence and reasoning from the sumo section

evidence and reasoning from the bagel narrative

a counterpoint

the overall conclusion reached by Levitt and Dubner

Leya [2.8K] · Answer 2 · 2026-02-20T23:05:36+03:00

Levitt and Dubner, the authors of the influential book "Freakonomics," argue that students have always felt compelled to cheat to achieve better grades, which in turn can lead to improved social status. Additionally, teachers started to engage in cheating as they, too, faced pressures related to their students' performance, with their employment sometimes hinging on student success. For instance, in Chicago, a school was nearing closure due to poor grades, prompting teachers to resort to dishonest practices to retain their jobs. While this behavior did arise from incentives, Levitt and Dubner's findings suggest that only around 5% of teachers engage in cheating, with honesty prevailing among the majority. A similar trend is observed with sumo wrestlers, who often cheat in response to dissatisfaction with their low incomes.