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the kim thomas interdisciplinary lecture series (11-2007)

The Kim Thomas Interdisciplinary Lecture Series is sponsored by the Department of Economics in support of the Liberal Education Program theme "Connections." 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 Trust" (10-23-07)
    Paul Zak, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies, School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate University
  • "Manufacturing Trust" (11-15-06)
    Carl Bergstrom, Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biology, University of Washington
  • "Connections Between Economics and Biology" (10-25-05)
    Ted Bergstrom, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara