The Richmond Fed Center for Advancing Women in Economics (AWE) seeks to champion diverse perspectives in economic research and policymaking by mentoring and connecting women in the field, particularly those working in topics relevant to the mission of the Federal Reserve System.
In addition to an annual fellowship program, the Center regularly shares career development opportunities like conferences and mentorship and networking events to help junior economists grow in the field. The Center also highlights research of economists at all career stages as a source of learning and inspiration.
To learn more about the Center and it’s mission, view this video, listen to this podcast or contact the Center’s leadership with questions.
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The term “women” as used by the Center for Advancing Women in Economics is intended to include anyone identifying as a woman or as nonbinary.
We recently expanded our directory to include Ph.D. women economists who are teaching, conducting academic research, and policymaking, either as part of the Federal Reserve System or at select Universities in the U.S. Check back frequently as we are adding new schools each month.
The topics presented included unconventional monetary and fiscal policy, global inflation patterns and worker responses to labor shocks.
In this Working Paper, Richmond Fed Research Director Anna Kovner and New York Fed economist Beverly Hirtle analyzed thousands of letters of recommendation written for candidates for entry-level economist jobs to see how those letters affect placements and publications.
Search our directory of Ph.D. women economists who are teaching, conducting academic research, and policymaking, either as part of the Federal Reserve System or at select Universities in the U.S.
Discover the contributions and emerging research of these rising stars in the field of economics who have presented their work at the Richmond Fed.
Hear from prominent economists as they share their research, experiences and valuable advice for those starting their careers in economics.
Learn about the unique opportunities provided by our Fellowship Program designed to support and empower women in the early stages of their economics careers.
Discover a range of mentoring and networking programs and conferences specifically designed to foster collaboration and growth among women economists.
In this episode of Speaking of the Economy, Marina Azzimonti and Arantxa Jarque discuss the Center's recent launch and the need for such an organization within the economics profession.
A recent study conducted by the Richmond Fed's new Center for Advancing Women in Economics sheds light on the current state of gender diversity in the profession.
The original data from the study about the Feds is compared to data about academia collected by CSWEP.
American Economic Association-CSWEP (US)
CWEC Home (Canada)
Women in Economics in LAC (Latin America and Caribbean)
Women in Economics | CEPR (EU)
UK Women in Economics Network: Royal Economic Society (UK)
Women in Economics Podcast Series by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The resources and opportunities featured in this section may be of interest to those in the field of economics. Our reference to these organizations is meant to inform and is not an endorsement of their mission or services by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond or the Federal Reserve System.
