THOMAS Lionel

THOMAS Lionel is a University Professor at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Research Center on Economic Strategies (CRESE) within the Faculty of Law, Economics, Political Science and Management. His research focuses on incentive theory and applications, particularly in contract theory under conditions of information asymmetry.

His primary research interests include:

• Incentive Theory and Contract Design
• Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection
• Public Procurement and Regulation
• Health Economics and Hospital Payment Systems
• Agricultural Economics and Policy

Professor Thomas has maintained an active research agenda with publications spanning from 2000 to 2025. His recent work demonstrates a continued focus on theoretical contract design with applications across multiple sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and public policy. He currently leads research projects such as PERSEDS (Economic Perspectives on Space Debris) funded by the National Centre for Space Studies.

His research contributions have been published in reputable journals including:

• Journal of Economic Theory
• Review of Political Economy
• American Journal of Agricultural Economics
• Journal of Public Economic Theory
• Review of Law and Economics

Professor Thomas is actively involved in research supervision and teaching at the University of Franche-Comté. He collaborates with researchers across various projects and institutions, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical policy applications in economics.