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Steven G. Medema

George Family Research Professor
Economics
Box 90097, Durham, NC 27708
07D Social Sciences Bldg., Box 90097, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Steven Medema’s research focuses on the history of modern economics, though his writings range over subjects as diverse as the Ancient Greeks, Adam Smith, and British philosopher Henry Sidgwick. The thread that unites much of his research is the analysis of the interplay between markets and government in the history of economic ideas. His current project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for New Economic Thinking, examines the history of the Coase theorem and its influence in economics, law, and beyond. Professor Medema serves as an associate editor or editorial board member of several history of economics journals and was editor of the Journal of the History of Economic Thought from 1999 – 2008. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


George Family Research Professor · 2022 - Present Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Research Professor of Economics · 2019 - Present Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Associate Director of The Center for the History of Political Economy · 2019 - Present Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Education, Training & Certifications


Michigan State University · 1989 Ph.D.
Calvin College · 1985 A.B.