Thomas Willett

Thomas Willett is the Horton Professor of Economics at the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, Claremont McKenna College. His expertise spans Financial Economics, Political Economy, International Economics, and Monetary Economics. He holds a B.A. from the College of William and Mary and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

Research interests include international financial crises, public choice analysis of the IMF, exchange rate policies in emerging markets, European monetary integration, international capital flows, and inflation control mechanisms. His work often intersects behavioral finance and policy analysis, particularly regarding flawed mental models and economic crises. Recent publications address the Euro Crisis, capital flow dynamics, and China's role in global reserves.

No scientific awards are listed, but his publications reflect sustained contributions to the understanding of global financial systems and policy frameworks. Advising details are not provided, though he co-edits special journal issues and collaborates on projects like the 2012 Global Imbalances study. No lab or team affiliations are mentioned in the text.