The economics profession has struggled with diversity and inclusion from the beginning. Our failings hurt the science, hurt economists, and hurt people in the world. We must do better. It's time.
Hello! I know this post is from a while ago so I don’t know if you’ll see but I thought I might as well try!
I’m almost 16 and have loved Econ since I was like 11. I loved to read the WSJ, watched so many Econ basics videos, and talked about the aggregate demand/aggregate supply model with as many people as I could. From what I’ve seen of the world and from reading people like you, I know a future in Econ can be *difficult* for women. Already I have been discouraged in math classes and encouraged to stick to history. Do you have any advice about how to start down the path of studying economics or someday a career for a young woman? Like would it actually be really beneficial if I knew a lot of math or was really well read on theory or had worked on any projects in these years? Thank you for your work!
Hello! I know this post is from a while ago so I don’t know if you’ll see but I thought I might as well try!
I’m almost 16 and have loved Econ since I was like 11. I loved to read the WSJ, watched so many Econ basics videos, and talked about the aggregate demand/aggregate supply model with as many people as I could. From what I’ve seen of the world and from reading people like you, I know a future in Econ can be *difficult* for women. Already I have been discouraged in math classes and encouraged to stick to history. Do you have any advice about how to start down the path of studying economics or someday a career for a young woman? Like would it actually be really beneficial if I knew a lot of math or was really well read on theory or had worked on any projects in these years? Thank you for your work!