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Combining Economics with Policy Research
Santacreu, Ana Maria (2020-05-05)
Before she was studying international trade, economist Ana Maria Santacreu was going to be an engineer. But she kept drifting to her parents’ area of study.
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A Desire to Make a Difference
Weder di Mauro, Beatrice (2020-08-06)
Beatrice Weder di Mauro, president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, witnessed good and bad economic policies during her childhood.
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From Academia to the Federal Reserve
Tkac, Paula A. (2020-07-07)
For Paula Tkac, associate director of research at the Atlanta Fed, breaking the rules is about looking outside the box and seeing how things can be done differently.
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Seeking and Giving Advice
Leukhina, Oksana (2020-09-07)
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.
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A Way to Influence Public Policy
Mora, Marie; Kosnik, Lea-Rachel (2020-09-28)
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.
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Creating a System of Support
Sevastianova, Daria (2020-10-26)
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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