Women in Economics Podcast

In this episode our guest is Dr. Alyssa Schneebaum, an economist who spent 20 years researching economic inequality before transitioning from academia to start a consulting, coaching, and training business.

In this episode our guest is Irene Genzmer, money mentor for women and the author of a blog “the sky is her limit. women. finances. feminism” and we discuss how to manage your personal finances.

In this episode our guest is Sisi Sung, Lecturer in International Business at the University of Dundee School of Business. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on the intersection of gender and sustainability in business practices, and particularly in equity and inclusion in management diversity within multinational corporations.

Join us as we delve into the world of RA/predoc positions in Economics with valuable insights and expert tips from Laura, a quantitative research assistant at the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford.

In this episode our guest is Kira Englhardt, a Head of Data, Analytics & IOT at EON. She is an econometrician who is thriving in the IT and AI industry. In her free time, she is a licensed skipper who loves to travel the world on boats.

Our guest in this episode is Catherine Galano , a Director at Frontier Economics. Catherine has over a decade of experience advising clients on strategy, regulatory, and policy issues across sectors, with a focus on energy and transport, in France and at the EU level. In this episode she talks about her career path and development as a leader. Special thanks to Khabibakhon Ubaydullaeva for editing...

Our guest in this episode is Alessandra Casarico , Associate Professor of Public Economics at Bocconi University, and Associate Editor of the Journal of Economic Inequality. Her research focus is on gender and public economics. In this episode, we will talk about Alessandra's educational and career path and dive into her research agenda on gender economics. We will learn about: female representati...

Join us as we delve into the world of RA/predoc positions in Economics with valuable insights and expert tips from Martha, an ex-predoc at Harvard University and a predoc at Yale University. Discover the secrets to successfully navigating the application process and preparing for these coveted roles, giving you a competitive edge in your journey. Don't miss this episode and share it with your frie...

My guest is Sarah Jacobson , a Professor of Economics at Williams College. Sarah’s research interests lie at the intersection of Environmental, Experimental, and Microeconomics. In this episode, we discuss positions at liberal arts colleges and talk about dos and don’ts for resume writing and personal websites.

Join us as we delve into the world of RA/predoc positions in Economics with valuable insights and expert tips from Shivani, an ex-predoc at Princeton University and incoming PhD student at the University of Chicago. Discover the secrets to successfully navigating the application process and preparing for these coveted roles, giving you a competitive edge in your journey. Don't miss this episode an...

My guest is Irene Genzmer, a money mentor for women and the author of the blog “the sky is her limit. women. finances. feminism”. In this episode, we are talking about how to develop a positive money mindset and why it is so important. To read more of Irene's blog articles and to find out about how to work with her, here is the website: https://theskyisherlimit.com/ Special thanks to Khabibakhon U...

This is the first episode of a new podcast series on research assistant positions. Our goal is to collect valuable information on where to look for job postings, how to successfully prepare your application, and finally, to hear experiences from previous successful candidates. Today, I am joined by Veerangna Kohli, RA in Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, an...

In this episode, we would like to present you with the European Central Bank Scholarship for Women. For that reason, my guests are Jenny Peters and Elena Blueggel . Elena is a senior HR Business Partner at the ECB where she provides advice to managers on employee relations. She is representing the ECB today and will share more technical details about the scholarship for women. My second guest is J...

My guests are Sandra, Jana, Kaneta, and Arnim volunteers at the WiE, and members of our research team. In this episode, we will talk about the representation of female economists in public, private, and academic sectors and discuss the results of the WiE 2022 Index. You can find the full report on this webpage: https://women-in-economics.com/index/wie-index-2022/ Special thanks to Sandra Kretschme...

My guests are Ella and Charlotte, my fellow WiE volunteers who are part of the writing and editing team. This is our contribution to International Women’s Day which is celebrated this year under the theme  Embrace Equity . Thanks to Ella and Charlotte we will learn about the distinction between Equality and Equity.

I am joined by Audinga Baltrunaite , an economist at the research department of the Bank of Italy. Audinga is also a Research Affiliate at the Center for Economic Policy Research, and a member of the  AXA Research Lab on Gender Equality at Bocconi University. Her main research areas are public economics, corporate governance, and gender economics. In the first half of this episode, we talk about h...

My guest in this episode is Elisa Facchetti , a Post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata as of Fall next year. Elisa’s research interests lie in applied microeconomics, economics of crime, economics of education and public economics. In this episode, we will discuss what the flyouts are and how they look...

My guest in this episode is Elisa Facchetti , a Post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata as of Fall next year. Elisa’s research interests lie in applied microeconomics, economics of crime, economics of education, and public economics. In this episode, we will discuss the JM interviews and how one should...

My guest is Monika Köppl-Turyna , Director of EcoAustria. Her research focus is on economic issues concerning public finance, distribution, and political economy. In this episode, we will discuss her inspiring career path, how to build a strong personal brand as a female scientist, what it looks like to work at a research institute, and finally, we discuss family planning. Special thanks to Anushk...

This is the second episode of a new podcast series on the econ job market.  Our goal is to collect valuable information about the job market, tips on how to ace the market, and finally, experience from previous successful candidates.  I am joined by Paul Hufe , Assistant Professor at the University of Bristol. Paul’s research interests lie at the intersection of public, labor, and normative econom...

In this episode, I am joined by Nora Strecker , Ad Astra Fellow/Assistant Professor at the School of Economics at the University College Dublin. Her research interests focus on public finance, specifically personal income taxation, at the intersection of international trade, welfare economics, and political economy. In this episode, we discuss her inspiring career path and talk about the importanc...

This is the first episode of a new podcast series on the econ job market.  Our goal is to collect valuable information about the job market, tips on how to ace the market, and finally, experience from previous successful candidates. My guest is Davide Cantoni, Professor of Economics and Economic History at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich who used to be a placement officer at LMU. In this ep...

In this episode, we are joined by Angella Faith Montfaucon , an economist at the World Bank to discuss her inspiring career path, and learn from her experience . Angella has lived and studied in three different countries - Malawi, Zambia, and Japan. She shares her experience as a participant in the renowned World Bank's Young Professional's Program and gives us an insight into her position as an e...

In this episode, we are joined by Alessandra Alloca , an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität ( LMU ) in Munich. In the first half of the episode, we will discuss her career path: from her student days in Naples (Italy) to her Assistant Professor position in Munich. Alessandra shares her story and gives valuable tips on how to make the most of your PhD studies. In...

In this episode, I have hosted Megan Tobias Neely , an Assistant Professor in the Department of Organization at Copenhagen Business School, and the author of the book “Hedged Out”. In the first part of the episode, we discussed her career path from the financial sector to academia. Afterward, we talked about her book, the process of writing it, main findings and concluded with a list of book recom...