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Observations of a Trust-Busting Economist
Nancy Rose, an economics professor at MIT, talks about her experience as deputy assistant attorney general for economic analysis in the antitrust division at DOJ.
In the Trenches during the 2007-09 Financial Crisis
Working on the Fed’s stress test was a key focus for Beverly Hirtle, an economist and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's head of research.
Inspiring Students, Inspiring the St. Louis Fed
Natallia Gray, an associate professor of health care management at Southeast Missouri State University, inspired the Women in Economics Symposium.
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.
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How Are Women Represented in Economic Research at the Fed?
At the Center for Advancing Women in Economics (AWE), we constructed and curated a dataset of women researchers with PhDs in economics (and related fields) employed in the research departments of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks. We summarize methodological aspects of the data-gathering process and provide a snapshot of women's representation among researchers at the Reserve Banks. We highlight the importance of broadening the representation of women to diversify monetary policy and central banking decision-making. We also discuss some of the difficulties in hiring women at the Reserve ...
The Public Policy Impact of Economics
Heidi Hartmann, founder of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, talks about the concept of “comparable worth” and what attracted her to the field of economics.
St. Louis Fed Research Associates Discuss Work and Experiences
RAs help the St. Louis Fed’s staff of economists investigate topics ranging from productivity to unemployment.
Spurring Americans to Build Their Nest Egg
Research by Brigitte Madrian, dean at the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business, helped expand enrollment in 401(k) programs.
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.
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.