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Building Mentorships and Camaraderie in Economics
Ellen McGrattan, a professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses the profession with three former students who are now assistant professors.
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.
Hearing from Diverse Voices on Policy Issues
Stephanie Aaronson, who oversees the forecast of the U.S. economy produced for the Federal Open Market Committee, discusses the importance of having diverse perspectives on policy issues.
Newsletter
The Importance of Diverse Perspectives: Strategies for Supporting Women in Economics
There is a lack of diversity in the field on economics, which limits the range of perspectives during research and policy discussions. Without diverse perspectives, economists are in danger of not identifying key parts of a problem and not considering a full array of solutions. This Women in Economics special issue of Page One Economics presents the case that diversity among economists is needed to gain a wider perspective during economic research and policy development.
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.
Pursuing a Career at the Corner of Economics and Journalism
Columnist Heather Long discusses her career in journalism, advice for young professionals and what helps bring diverse people to the field of economics.
Journal Article
At the Richmond Fed: Connecting Women Economists
Within competitive fields like economics, informal connections are important for career advancement. To help create these valuable connections, the Richmond Fed's Center for Advancing Women in Economics launched a fellowship program this year as part of its multifaceted approach to raising the visibility of women economists.
Collaborating on Research to Better Understand the Economy
Anna Paulson, director of research at the Chicago Fed, talks about the collaborative nature of economic research at the Federal Reserve.
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.
Stay Curious, and Ask Questions
The economist considers herself a generalist, which has helped her as a senior research fellow and as a syndicated columnist.