Lucas Wilson
- Professor of Economics and Critical Race and Political Economy on the Ford Foundation
Lucas Wilson is professor of Economics and Critical Race and Political Economy on the Ford Foundation. He writes about and teaches courses in areas such as: critical race theory, Marxian economic and social theory, Amartya Sen’s economic philosophy (human capabilities approach), the life and legacies of DuBois and African American Social Thought. His community engagement work centers around prison abolition and collaborating with others (inside and outside) in building sustainable, alternative economies.
Areas of Expertise
Twentieth century African American social thought
Restorative/transformative justice facilitation
Human capabilities approach
Circlekeeping
Marxian political economy
Political economy of inequality
Education
- Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
- M.A., Columbia University
- B.A., Morehouse College
