The Robert J. Lampman Memorial Lecture

Previous Robert J. Lampman Memorial Lectures

This lecture series was established in honor of Robert Lampman, a professor of economics at UW–Madison for over 30 years, founding director and guiding spirit of the Institute for Research on Poverty. The lecture, featuring eminent U.S. poverty scholars, is intended to address topics to which Lampman devoted his intellectual career: poverty and the distribution of income and wealth. This memorial has been established by the Lampman family, with the help of the University of Wisconsin Foundation. The lecture series, organized by IRP in cooperation with the UW–Madison Department of Economics, offers a special opportunity to maintain and nurture interest in poverty research among the academic community and members of the public.

The Lampman Memorial Lecture for 2008 was:

What Does it Mean to be Poor in a Rich Society?
(PowerPoint Presentation in PDF / Video)

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Pyle Center, Lee Lounge
702 Langdon Street
A reception followed the lecture

Further contributions to the fund are welcome, to ensure continuation of the lectures. Donations may be made to the Robert J. Lampman Memorial Fund, University of Wisconsin Foundation, Institute for Research on Poverty, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706.