The goal of the series is to connect our students with leading economists in the country who can provide valuable insight into current economic issues. The series is funded by a gift from Paul Thomas and the Intel Corporation in recognition of the contributions of Kim Thomas to the College and community.
The Thomas Series has included the following topics and speakers:
The Neuroeconomics of Habit Colin Camerer, Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Finance and Economics California Institute of Technology October 24, 2017
From Runnymede to the Swansea & Mumbles: Exploring the Great Divergence Gary W. Cox, William Bennett Munro Professor in Political Science Stanford University March 1, 2016
Aiding and Abetting a Culture of Corruption Jean E. Ensminger, Edie and Lew Wasserman Professor of Social Science California Institute of Technology October 15, 2014
Jane Austen: Game Theorist Michael Chwe, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science University of California, Los Angeles October 30, 2013
Art and Arithmetic: The Economics of Painting in Gilded Age America Kevin M. Murphy, Curator of American Art Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas November 6, 2012
Interdisciplinary Thinking Is the Only Way We Will Solve the Great Challenges of the 21st Century Elizabeth Hoffman, Executive Vice President and Provost Iowa State University October 28, 2011
The Economics and Politics of Stadium Subsidies in Professional Sports Roger Noll, Professor of Economics Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Stanford University October 21, 2010
Poverty, Hope, and Economic Development James E. Foster, Professor of Economics and International Affairs George Washington University November 17, 2009
Why Are Developing Countries So Resistant to the Rule of Law? Barry Weingast, Ward C. Krebs Family Professor, Department of Political Science Stanford University February 26, 2009
The Neuroeconomics of Trust Paul Zak, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies, School of Politics and Economics Claremont Graduate University October 23, 2007
Manufacturing Trust Carl Bergstrom, Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biology University of Washington November 15, 2006
Connections Between Economics and Biology Ted Bergstrom, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics University of California, Santa Barbara October 25, 2005
