Stephen Marks

Stephen Marks is the Elden Smith Professor of Economics at Pomona College, where he has served since 1982. He is also the Associate Dean of the College, contributing to academic leadership while maintaining an active research agenda focused on Southeast Asian economies.

Expertise:

• Indonesian economic policy
• International trade and regulation
• Law and economics
• Fiscal sustainability
• Microeconomic theory

Research Trends: His publications since 2004 reveal sustained focus on Indonesia's economic reforms, trade dynamics, and fiscal policy. He employs rigorous quantitative analysis to examine protectionism, taxation, and political economy factors in developing nations.

Scientific Awards:

• Presidential Friend of Indonesia (2010)
• Frederick Sontag Fellowship (2007-08)
• Freeman Program grants (2004-2005)
• Hewlett Foundation grants (1991, 1994-1995)

Education:

• Ph.D. from Princeton University
• B.A. from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor