Adam Jones

Prior to pursing his PhD in economics, Dr. Jones was the Director of Economic Development with the Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce in Covington, GA. His responsibilities included business recruitment, retention and expansion of existing businesses and public policy development. While attending graduate school at the University of Georgia, Dr. Jones assisted the Carl Vinson Institute of Government with various economic impact studies and other economic development policy consultation projects. When away from the office Dr. Jones can usually be found on his bicycle or working with the UNCW Cycling Club to organize some misadventure. Dr. Jones is happily married and believes all his successes belong to his wife while his failures stem from ignoring her suggestions.

Areas of Interest

• Local Public Finance
• Regional Economics
• Economic Policy Uncertainty

Companies

• Professor of Economics University of North Carolina Wilmington (2022)
• Department Chair of Economics and Finance University of North Carolina Wilmington (2019)
• Associate Professor of Economics University of North Carolina at Wilmington (2016 — 2022)
• Regional Economist Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington (2015 — 2022)
• Assistant Professor of Economics University of North Carolina Wilmington (2010 — 2016)
• Organizer Georgia cyclocross (2003 — 2010)
• Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (2009 — 2010)
• Research Assistant Carl Vinson Institute of Government (2005 — 2009)
• Director of Economic Development Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce (2002 — 2005)

Education

• PhD The University of Georgia (2005 — 2010)
• Bachelor of Arts Austin College (1998 — 2002)