Prof. Damon Jones on Marketplace June 12, 2024 "You might not remember the first Austin Powers movie for its references to inflation adjustment. But University of Chicago economist Damon Jones does. 'There’s the Dr. Evil guy. And he gets frozen in time,' Jones told Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes. And he’s back to take on the world. So he devises a scheme, Jones said. Dr. Evil makes a plan to hold the world ransom for $1 million. And he’s like, ‘This is so much money. They’ll never come up with this money.’ And they’re like, ‘That’s it? That’s all you want?’ Listen to or read the whole story on Marketplace.org. Faculty Spotlight Damon Jones Associate Professor Damon Jones conducts research at the intersection of three fields within economics. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Thu., September 11, 2025 | 8:30 AM Get to Know Harris! Appointment with MSCAPP Director Anne Rogers Thu., September 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM Holiday Express Inn Lobby 232 W 29th St New York, NY 10001 United States Drop-in with a Director Mon., September 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM