The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab welcomes five professors to its extensive academic network, including Harris Public Policy's Damon Jones. October 03, 2017 J-PAL The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab recently welcomed Harris Public Policy Asst. Prof. Damon Jones to its extensive academic network which seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence through research, policy outreach, and training. Prof. Jones' research interests include tax policy, social security, retirement and retirement savings, and the interaction between employer-provided benefits and labor market outcomes. Read the original news story from J-PAL Faculty Spotlight Damon Jones Associate Professor Damon Jones conducts research at the intersection of three fields within economics. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States