Jason Jones

Jason Jones is a Professor of Economics and Associate Academic Dean at Furman University, where he has served since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree from Utah State University.

Research Interests: His work focuses on

• Empirical macroeconomics
• International economic integration
• Economic growth and crisis dynamics
• Business cycle analysis with emphasis on monetary and fiscal policy
• Regional economic impact studies

Publications: Recent contributions include analyses of currency devaluation in Africa, trade policy impacts under AGOA, and IMF intervention timing during crises. His methodological approaches span synthetic control methods, panel VAR models, and local projection frameworks.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Co-chair of EUSA Economics Interest Section (2011-2013)
• Red Hughes Chair (2008-2011)

Professional Contributions: Led a 2019 economic impact study of Furman University and mentored students through collaborative research projects. His teaching portfolio includes macroeconomics, international macroeconomics, monetary policy, forecasting, and introductory economics courses.