The Stanford Graduate School of Business is hosting the inaugural David M. Kreps Symposium, entitled Homo economicus, Evolving.
Inaugural Symposium
David M. Kreps Symposia comprise a series of symposia on topics of broad interest to the faculty of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The series was created through the generous support of friends and alumni of Stanford GSB, to honor the career of Prof. Kreps.
Date
November 17, 2023
Location
Stanford Graduate School of Business
In orthodox economic models, the individual agent, Homo economicus, is self-interested and rational, with fixed preferences and perfect foresight. However, economists are increasingly modeling individuals who are generous to others, who have preferences that depend on the context and that change, and who have cognitive limitations. This evolving vision of Homo economicus has profound implications for what we learn from economic analyses. The symposium will discuss this continuing evolution of economists’ representations of people’s motives and cognitive capabilities, and the implications of this evolution for specific contexts and public policy and, more broadly, for the discipline.
Featured Speakers
Tentative Agenda
| 9:00am – 9:30am | Continental Breakfast |
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9:30am – 9:40am |
Welcome |
| 9:40am – 10:30am | Samuel Bowles, Research Professor and Director of the Behavioral Sciences Program, Santa Fe Institute |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Rachel Kranton, James B. Duke Professor of Economics, Duke University |
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11:50am – 1:40pm |
Lunch Break |
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1:40pm – 2:30pm |
Eldar Shafir, Class of 1987 Professor in Behavioral Science and Public Policy; Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs; Inaugural Director, Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy, Princeton University |
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2:30pm – 3:20pm |
Uskali Mäki, Professor of Practical Philosophy, University of Helsinki; Director of TINT - Centre for Philosophy of Social Science |
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3:20pm – 3:50pm |
Refreshment Break |
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3:50pm – 4:20pm |
Time for 5-minute statements/opinions/rebuttals from audience participants |
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4:20pm – 5:20pm |
Roundtable Discussion |
Lodging
We recommend reserving a room at the Sheraton or Westin, located close to campus. Contact the hotel and mention that you are with Stanford to receive a 15% discount off the best available rate. We also have a list of other local lodging options at various price points.
The Stanford vs Cal football game is on Saturday, November 18th. Lodging will book fast for the game, so please plan accordingly and reserve your room early.
Livestream
We will livestream the Homo economicus, Evolving symposium here starting at 9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, November 17, 2023. After the symposium, we will publish a recording when available.
Registration
To register to attend the symposium either in person or virtually, please click on the button below.