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A Way to Influence Public Policy
Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik agree that having diverse perspectives at the policymaking table is essential, which is one of the reasons they both chose to study economics.
Bringing Economic Education to the Masses
Mary Suiter, assistant vice president and economic education officer at the St. Louis Fed, explains the benefits of teaching economics to young children.
Seeking and Giving Advice
When she entered college, Senior Economist Oksana Leukhina aspired to become an international diplomat. Her plans changed after she received a piece of timely advice.
Economic Forecasting during a Pandemic
Kathleen Navin’s job as an economic forecaster got even harder with the onset of COVID-19.
The Role of Diversity in Public Institutions
Sharon Donnery, the first woman appointed deputy governor at the Central Bank of Ireland, discusses the importance of diversity.
Economics Is Much More than You Think
Harvard University Professor Claudia Goldin explained how she worked to eliminate 'informational barriers' to the economics field.
A Desire to Make a Difference
Beatrice Weder di Mauro, president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, witnessed good and bad economic policies during her childhood.
Lessons in Homebuying from a Behavioral Economist
Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at real estate company Redfin, talks about behavioral economics and how it applies to purchasing a house.
Creating a System of Support
Daria Sevastianova, associate professor of economics at the University of Southern Indiana, started the Women in Economics Club with the goal of creating an inclusive, strong discipline.
Researching the International Economics of Immigration
Susan Pozo, a professor at Western Michigan University, studies the significance of remittances, the money that immigrants send back to their country of origin.