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 Coffee Chat in Columbus, Ohio Wed., September 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM Coffee Chat in University City, Missouri Wed., September 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM Brew Bites 6662 Delmar Blvd. Ste. B University City, MO 63130 United States Coffee Chat in Roseland, Indiana Thu., September 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM Biggby Coffee 103 N. Dixie Way Roseland, IN 46637 United States