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! Public Sector Scholarship: A Conversation with Ranjan Daniels Tue., July 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM