November 18, 2024 The Triibe reports on current Chicago budget shortfalls and historic deals privatizing city assets. Harris Prof. Damon Jones was interviewed. “In the long run, when you sell an asset like that for the City, and you get cash today, it’s kind of an illusion. Today, you look like you’ve increased your finances, but in the long run, you've foregone a lot of future revenue,” Jones said. Read the full story here: https://thetriibe.com/2024/11/todays-chicago-city-council-regrets-the-infamous-2008-parking-meter-deal/ Faculty Spotlight Damon Jones Associate Professor Damon Jones conducts research at the intersection of three fields within economics. Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 16, 2025 | 9:45 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! Lunch and Learn at the Urban Labs Thu., January 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Urban Labs at the University of Chicago 190 S La Salle Street Floor 26 Chicago, IL 60603 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., January 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM
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