Larry Jones (Boston University)

Larry Jones is a professor of economics at Boston University. His research interests include macroeconomics, economic growth, development economics, and demography. He has published extensively in leading academic journals such as Econometrica, the Journal of Political Economy, and the American Economic Review.

Jones received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining Boston University, he held positions at Northwestern University and the University of Rochester. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other organizations.

Jones's work often focuses on the interaction between economic development and demographic trends. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of topics such as the demographic transition, the effects of population aging on economic growth, and the impact of inequality on development. He is known for his rigorous theoretical work and his use of quantitative methods. He has also worked on topics such as the optimal taxation of capital and the effects of different tax systems on economic outcomes.