Dr Margaux Suteau

I am an applied economist working at the intersection of household, education, and labour economics. I am currently a Fellow in the Department of Social Policy at the London School of Economics, and I hold a PhD in Economics from CY Cergy Paris Université and ESSEC Business School. My research examines how beliefs, norms, and technology shape child development, educational choices, and gender inequality. A central strand of my work focuses on digital parenting as a new form of parental investment in children’s development, using nationally representative survey data and experimental methods to study how parents shape children’s online experiences and how parental beliefs influence digital practices and wellbeing

My broader research agenda investigates the under-representation of women in scientific fields and the role of social norms in generating gender inequality in the labour market. My work provides causal evidence on how early technology exposure affects women’s participation in science, and how institutional changes—such as reforms to inheritance rights—shape women’s education and labour supply. Ongoing projects study how beliefs about workplace harassment influence individuals’ willingness to support victims, and how social media exposure affects attitudes toward gender roles and political polarisation among young adults. My research has been supported by competitive grants in the UK, France, and Spain. Alongside my research, I have extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and master’s levels and a strong commitment to mentoring students and contributing to academic communities.