Women in Economicshttps://www.stlouisfed.org/rss/page%20resources/podcasts/women-in-economicsLess than a third of the students who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in economics are women. That percentage of women further dwindles as education levels rise and as careers in economics advance. In "Women in Economics," we highlight the careers of women on the narrow end of those statistics: those who have become prominent economists in this global profession.en{B20223BD-8D86-4090-82A7-6C24FDBB4501}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/isabel-schnabelWomen in Economics: Isabel Schnabel<span>In this Women in Economics podcast, Isabel Schnabel discusses </span><span>being a </span><span>member of the executive board of the European Central Bank</span><strong><span>.</span></strong>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600{1DCFA5A4-A3AE-4D1C-A9C2-8FEC95DC8C20}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/heidi-hartmannWomen in Economics: Heidi HartmannIn this Women in Economics podcast, Heidi Hartmann discusses her work founding the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:07:00 -0500{A3296D7A-D684-4D82-A35A-E6392059BADF}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/stephanie-aaronsonWomen in Economics: Stephanie AaronsonIn this Women in Economics podcast, Stephanie Aaronson discusses how her work at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors impacts economic policy.Wed, 17 May 2023 08:24:00 -0500{EEB7E861-D813-4D40-8352-0F35EBDC6B4C}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/daryl-fairweatherWomen in Economics: Daryl FairweatherIn this Women in Economics podcast, Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather discusses why she thinks more women should consider studying economics.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:10:00 -0500{02A9C5BF-8C2D-4EB1-976F-C9516494D5A2}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/michelle-bowmanWomen in Economics: Michelle BowmanIn this Women in Economics podcast, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman discusses her background in banking and the challenges she faced early in her career.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0600{0A1E129B-469E-44C4-AA2D-E9E5466F89FE}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/romer-eberly-lundbergWomen in Economics: Christina Romer, Janice Eberly and Shelly LundbergIn this Women in Economics podcast, professors Janice Eberly, Shelly Lundberg and Christina Romer discuss their leadership roles in the American Economic Association.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:18:00 -0600{2455717D-6DD6-4AF2-898E-89C73C36C002}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/anna-paulsonWomen in Economics: Anna PaulsonIn this Women in Economics podcast, the Chicago Fed’s Anna Paulson discusses her work as director of research.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500{F0753DAD-6D32-490D-B444-98E7AD0594A8}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/claudia-goldinWomen in Economics: Claudia GoldinIn this Women in Economics podcast, Harvard professor Claudia Goldin discusses teaching, her research and her work at the National Bureau of Economic Research.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:11:00 -0500{7C37180D-31EE-434A-9C08-BA444B7308CA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/sharon-donneryWomen in Economics: Sharon DonneryIn this Women in Economics podcast, Sharon Donnery discusses being the first woman appointed deputy governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:16:00 -0500{B2CE8F2B-2C83-4C3B-B0FA-8731EF824242}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/hannah-rubintonWomen in Economics: Hannah RubintonIn this Women in Economics podcast, St. Louis Fed economist Hannah Rubinton discusses her research on business dynamism and having children during her Ph.D. studies.Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:11:00 -0600{C3D65F57-B6FE-456D-9639-EC0B2264583F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/mcgrattan-mckiernan-moschini-xuWomen in Economics: Ellen McGrattan, Kathleen McKiernan, Emily Moschini and Ming XuFri, 19 Nov 2021 10:08:00 -0600{3FCD182F-6D86-4EB7-B054-6934C465C8CA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/amanda-michaudWomen in Economics: Amanda MichaudWed, 20 Oct 2021 08:43:00 -0500{1071794A-AE3F-40EB-B02E-97800B6C3F4E}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/nina-banksWomen in Economics: Nina BanksNational Economic Association president Nina Banks discusses her new book and research on community activism by marginalized women.Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:38:00 -0500{953531CF-37A3-41F7-894D-4F16C2E499DC}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/grittayaphong-bennett-isaacsonWomen in Economics: Praew Grittayaphong, Julie Bennett and Maggie Isaacson<p>Three research associates discuss their work and the role mentors have played in their careers.</p>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:30:00 -0500{22CC75CA-9894-4B5C-9BD0-EC4FFBE93CBA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/kristen-broadyWomen in Economics: Kristen BroadyEconomist Kristen Broady discusses her role promoting historically Black colleges and universities.<br /> <div> </div>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:41:00 -0500{14CFDED7-B029-4393-B9BD-EF6035124941}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/catherine-mannWomen in Economics: Catherine Mann<p>In this podcast, Catherine Mann discusses her role as global chief economist at Citibank from 2018 to 2021.</p>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:57:00 -0500{03E5983D-0C46-4ED4-9A27-D8F00F664C98}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/brigitte-madrianWomen in Economics: Brigitte MadrianIn this podcast, Brigham Young dean and professor Brigitte Madrian discusses how her work in behavioral economics affected employer-sponsored savings plans.Wed, 19 May 2021 04:31:00 -0500{777A86EE-DC88-436F-AF54-6DCBC2ED1B96}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/abigail-wozniakWomen in Economics: Abigail WozniakIn this podcast, the director of the Minneapolis Fed’s Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute discusses her education and career in economics.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:21:00 -0500{13C9FAB7-8044-49BF-AAE9-04B82817CE8F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/nancy-roseWomen in Economics: Nancy RoseNancy Rose, MIT professor of applied economics, discusses her studies, career and family life.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:16:00 -0500{C9B62330-51BC-4C03-9D80-E21DCAB301E9}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/mary-suiterWomen in Economics: Mary SuiterMary Suiter, economic education officer at the St. Louis Fed, discusses her career in economics.Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:12:00 -0600{3C08DF32-4983-40FC-9CFA-64A18F3C17AE}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/susan-pozo/espanolWomen in Economics: Susan Pozo, en EspañolLa Profesora de la Universidad de Western Michigan habla sobre el trabajo de economía en los Estados Unidos y en el extranjero.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:21:00 -0600{9F3DD865-D68D-4BE9-9932-74C20AACB034}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/susan-pozoWomen in Economics: Susan PozoWestern Michigan University professor discusses economics work in the U.S. and abroad.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:20:00 -0600{FDEB63EF-75AE-4C68-B589-A2FCE7DFF601}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/betsey-stevensonWomen in Economics: Betsey StevensonBetsey Stevenson—a professor, researcher and podcast host—discusses her career in economics.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:53:00 -0600{D9F0CBE6-5F05-4E6A-99DA-6DC9F3C15F2F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/veronique-de-rugyWomen in Economics: Veronique de RugyResearch fellow and syndicated columnist discusses her career in economics.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:50:00 -0600{29E9EAA9-D06E-4859-B3FC-22328B071B5D}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/beverly-hirtleWomen in Economics: Beverly HirtleNew York Fed director of research shares how her work has changed in 2020.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:38:00 -0500{719F1AB8-506C-44A9-810A-2266D8B330EA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/pare-and-needlerWomen in Economics: Zena Pare and Ella NeedlerSt. Louis Fed interns share why they study economics and what it means to be women in the field.Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:57:00 -0500{CBA32F67-BC3E-4FB6-9590-1C57E97372A2}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/natallia-grayWomen in Economics: Natallia GrayAn associate professor describes how she and her students inspired the St. Louis Fed’s Women in Economics Symposium.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:04:00 -0500{8DE1F3BB-BD78-4B35-A384-E10F50BD35C0}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/rhonda-vonshay-sharpeWomen in Economics: Rhonda Vonshay SharpeAn economist describes her work as founder of the Women’s Institute for Science, Equity and Race.Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:14:00 -0500{95742128-43F5-4EEE-AD7F-01B02EFDC82E}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/kathleen-navinWomen in Economics: Kathleen NavinAn economist describes how she handles the challenges of forecasting during the COVID-19 pandemic.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:13:00 -0500{AAF8C2AD-2EF5-4035-8A16-434FC2F0683A}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/yvetta-fortova-and-maria-ariasWomen in Economics: Yvetta Fortova and Maria AriasWomen working on the economic data tool FRED share their personal stories related to economics.Wed, 20 May 2020 10:30:00 -0500{1258327F-CC1A-4CC4-A7A3-D4E4F487B965}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/ana-maria-santacreuWomen in Economics: Ana Maria SantacreuA St. Louis Fed economist discusses why she thinks it’s important to teach children about economics.Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:31:00 -0500{CFB8F86C-1538-42FA-B0F0-0B7A027830D5}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/marie-mora-and-lea-rachel-kosnikWomen in Economics: Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel KosnikUniversity of Missouri-St. Louis staff and students discuss diversity and opportunities in the field of economics.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:37:00 -0500{9A1FE4A7-5C72-465C-936F-A727DE3F72C9}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/mackenzie-alstonWomen in Economics: Mackenzie AlstonThe first African American to receive a Ph.D. in economics from Texas A&M describes her experiences.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:34:00 -0600{1F1929F3-4C0E-46FB-BC55-FB13A04F6187}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/paula-tkacWomen in Economics: Paula TkacA self-described “rule-breaking” economist discusses her experiences as a student, teacher and mentor.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:59:00 -0600{48D155B2-C7CD-47BE-A948-8092BC68191F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/daria-sevastianovaWomen in Economics: Daria SevastianovaA University of Southern Indiana associate professor and USI Women in Economics Club students discuss why they are drawn to economics.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:40:00 -0600{5066BE63-0798-4D72-A617-706A7295E663}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/oksana-leukhinaWomen in Economics: Oksana LeukhinaAn economist discusses her research, including quantifying the financial gains and risks of investing in college education.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:01:00 -0600{F9926122-5D67-4806-88E9-7BD3FA29F330}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/zanny-minton-beddoesWomen in Economics: Zanny Minton BeddoesThe Economist editor-in-chief discusses her career as the first female to lead the publication.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:12:00 -0600{C33C8ADB-7E2A-42AF-8E32-8D11B81246D4}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/tisha-emersonWomen in Economics: Tisha EmersonHear a Baylor University professor discuss her research on the gender gap in economics.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:56:00 -0500{0957674F-0CF8-4B43-8C37-8F8968F90F12}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/beatrice-weder-di-mauroWomen in Economics: Beatrice Weder di MauroHear the president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research discuss her international experiences.Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:50:00 -0500{CE8B6BAC-088D-4670-9B9B-5A913098B7D9}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/opoku-agyeman-and-traoreWomen in Economics: Anna Opoku-Agyeman and Fanta TraoreHear co-founders of the Sadie Collective discuss being young black women in the field of economics.Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:49:00 -0500{28163844-CE15-4919-9E9C-CAA05000C7C8}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/lucia-fosterWomen in Economics: Lucia FosterHear the Census Bureau’s chief economist discuss the need for diversity in the economics field.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0500{F75D3828-C951-4BA3-9EC2-3F1D09039BF2}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/martha-olneyWomen in Economics: Martha OlneyThe Berkeley professor talks about her successes teaching large economics classes.Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:38:00 -0500{F280A0EB-B314-4D36-8595-C2348BDE32BA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/carmen-reinhartWomen in Economics: Carmen ReinhartThe Harvard professor talks about moving from Cuba as a child and studying international economics.Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:43:00 -0500{C0A70BEE-9BA1-418A-9BC7-91B6A231BC7B}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/esther-georgeWomen in Economics: Esther GeorgeThe Kansas City Fed president talks about banking supervision and participating on the FOMC.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:34:00 -0500{47FB3B71-6D32-4406-88D1-0BF76913566E}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/jane-ihrigWomen in Economics: Jane IhrigThe Board of Governors associate director of monetary affairs talks about her work in the field.Wed, 29 May 2019 12:05:00 -0500{B1B05D98-80A5-4F70-A93F-FBD95356D486}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/kathleen-haysWomen in Economics: Kathleen HaysIn this podcast, Bloomberg financial journalist Kathleen Hays talks about her economics education and its role in her prestigious business reporting career.Wed, 15 May 2019 10:23:00 -0500{CBC76045-E373-45BA-B79B-F109DAF3EF89}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/barb-flowersWomen in Economics: Barb FlowersIn this podcast, economic education coordinator Flowers talks about the importance of economic education and her experience as a nontraditional student.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:30:00 -0500{151A4B6E-886D-4A51-AC2C-1E615DC1EB5B}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/lael-brainard/photosLael Brainard — PhotosFederal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard visited the Eighth District on April 3, 2019, as part of an ongoing outreach effort to connect with Main Street.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:34:00 -0500{BD4EABC5-7D93-4ECF-9BF0-75C314497A2F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/amanda-bayerWomen in Economics: Amanda BayerAmanda Bayer of Swarthmore College talks about how increasing diversity in the economics field can better inform the questions economists seek to answer.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:10:00 -0500{055F1E16-B906-4A20-A293-67E139B6847F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/david-wilcoxWomen in Economics: David WilcoxIn this podcast, then-Fed Board research director Wilcox talks about his research on the unequal distribution of economic education and who he thinks should be responsible to help diversify the field.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0500