Dr. Cadavious M. Jones Presents at the 2025 Joint Mathematics Meetings
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- Jan 24, 2025
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Dr. Cadavious M. Jones, Dean of Science & Mathematics at Rust College, delivered an impactful presentation at the world’s largest gathering of mathematics professionals, the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM), held in Seattle, Washington. His presentation, titled Combinatorial Analysis of Pyramid, Ponzi, and MLM Schemes: Structural Instabilities and Disproportionate Impacts on People of Color, was part of the AMS Special Session on Combinatorics and Graph Theory in Honor of Dr. Peter Johnson. The session took place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center.
In his 30-minute talk, Dr. Jones explored the combinatorial frameworks and mathematical models underlying pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes, and multi-level marketing (MLM) systems. By employing tools from combinatorics and differential equations, he examined the structural instabilities that ultimately lead to the collapse of these financial systems. A central feature of his presentation was the derivation of a solvency condition for MLMs, offering fresh insights into their structure and nature.
Dr. Jones also addressed the broader social ramifications of these schemes, focusing on their disproportionate impact on communities of color. He discussed how targeted recruitment, economic vulnerabilities, and systemic inequities amplify the harm caused by these predatory practices.
As an invited speaker, Dr. Jones’s presentation was noteworthy for bridging advanced mathematical theory with urgent societal concerns. His work honored the legacy of Dr. Peter Johnson by demonstrating how combinatorial methods can provide valuable insights into real-world challenges.
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