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Ronald JonesAmerican economist
Date of Birth: 05.07.1931
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Academic Distinctions and Honors
- Personal Life
- Recognition and Awards
- 2002: Honorary Doctorate from Kobe University
Early Life and Education
John Maynard Jones, an acclaimed American economist, embarked on his academic journey at Swarthmore College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1952. Subsequently, he pursued a doctorate in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which he earned in 1956.
Academic Career
Jones commenced his teaching career at MIT in 1955-1956 before briefly returning to Swarthmore College from 1956-1957. In 1958, he joined the economics department of the University of Rochester as an assistant, later rising through the ranks to become a professor. From 1968-1976, he held the prestigious John Monroe Professorship at the university. In 1976, Jones was appointed the Xerox Professor of Economics.
Academic Distinctions and Honors
In 1979-1980, Jones served as the Gunnar Myrdal Visiting Professor at Stockholm University. His remarkable contributions to economics were acknowledged with his election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1983 and the National Academy of Sciences in 2001. Jones also holds the distinction of being a member of the Econometric Society and an honorary doctor of the City University of Hong Kong.
Personal Life
Jones has been married twice. His first marriage to Sarah Jay-Smith in 1956 ended in divorce in 1964, resulting in the birth of his son, Dean Jones. In 1969, he married Katherine L. Maitland, with whom he had four children: Laura, Dylan, Brenn, and Polly.
Recognition and Awards
Jones's exceptional work has garnered numerous accolades:1990: Honorary Doctorate from the University of Geneva
1992: DeYoung Award from Sejong University
1993: President of the International Economic and Finance Society
1994: Rochester University's Outstanding University Teacher Award
1997: Honorary Doctorate from Swarthmore College
1997: Outstanding Economist of the Year from the Kentucky Economic Association
2001: Honorary Doctorate (honoris causa) from Athens University of Economics and Business
2002: Honorary Doctorate (honoris causa) from Warsaw School of Economics
