Women in economics: progress, challenges and perspectives
Despite decades of progress, women remain underrepresented in the field of economics. This event explores the gender disparities in the discipline and what this means for economics and society.
Our speakers share research on women in economics, insights from their own experiences and advice for those wanting to make a career in economics. What challenges face women economists at different stages in their careers? What progress has been made? What changes are needed now?
Meet our speakers and chair
Clare Lombardelli is Deputy Governor for monetary policy at the Bank of England. Clare started her career at the Bank, then worked at HM Treasury, where she held a variety of senior roles, including Chief Economic Advisor and joint head of the Government Economic Service. Prior to re-joining the Bank as deputy governor, Clare was Chief Economist at the OECD. She has also worked at the IMF as a technical advisor.
Almudena Sevilla is Professor of Economic and Social Policy in the Department of Social Policy at LSE, and has a CBE for her contributions to economics and the advancement of women in the field. She is the founding chair of the Royal Economic Society UK Women in Economics Network and the LSE Women in Social and Public Policy Research Hub.
Stephen Machin is Professor of Economics and Director of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE. He is a fellow of the British Academy, has been President of the European Association of Labour Economists, is a fellow of the Society of Labor Economists and was an independent member of the Low Pay Commission from 2007-14.
More about this event
The Centre for Economic Performance (@CEP_LSE) carries out policy-focused research on the causes of economic growth and effective ways to create a fair, inclusive and sustainable society.
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