From Bloomberg January 23, 2018 Noah Smith Recent research presented at the American Economic Association by Harris Public Policy Associate Professor Damon Jones, and co-author Ioanna Marinescu, was featured in a Bloomberg article discussing the implementation of universal basic income and its potential affects on employment. Their analysis on the Alaska Permanent Fund provides data-driven evidence that a small UBI does not discourage people from working in the state. Full coverage available from Bloomberg. Harris Public Policy Associate Professor Damon Jones Upcoming Events More events 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 Coffee Chat in St. Louis, Missouri Wed., February 11, 2026 | 12:30 PM Good Press Cafe at 21c St. Louis 1528 Locust St St. Louis, MO 63103 United States
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