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Garett Jones is a Professor of Economics and BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism at George Mason University's Mercatus Center. His research focuses on macroeconomics, economic growth, monetary economics, and the microfoundations of institutional quality. He holds a PhD from UC San Diego, along with degrees from Brigham Young University, Cornell, and UC Berkeley. Jones has authored three influential books, including Hive Mind (2015) and 10% Less Democracy (2020), and served as an economic policy adviser to Senator Orrin Hatch and the U.S. Joint Economic Committee.
His work explores how cognitive skills, cultural dynamics, and institutions shape economies. Key themes include the impact of immigration on economic systems, the role of collective intelligence in national productivity, and critiques of democratic decision-making. Jones has advised numerous PhD students at George Mason, focusing on topics like development economics, public choice, and institutional analysis.
His academic contributions span empirical studies in behavioral economics and public policy, with articles in journals such as Journal of Monetary Economics and Journal of Economic Growth. Jones' research emphasizes practical policy insights, blending theoretical rigor with real-world applications. He maintains active involvement in academic and policy circles through the Mercatus Center, contributing to debates on economic theory and governance.
