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Women in Economics Podcast

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The Women in Economics Initiative Podcast is a podcast series speaking about everything covering the realms of gender, economics, and intersectionality.
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"Do I have grit?!" How to be an imperfect first-year PhD student during Covid, and what it takes to make it to the end (and beyond?)

Women in Economics PodcastMar 14, 2021

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Lifting Up, Episode 12: Insights into a Gender Economics Reserch Agenda with Allesandra Casarico (Bocconi University)

Lifting Up, Episode 12: Insights into a Gender Economics Reserch Agenda with Allesandra Casarico (Bocconi University)

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 representation in elite labor markets and top positions
  • the Role of firms on female presence in the broader labor market
  • the impact of motherhood on female presence in the labor market


Nov 13, 202354:44
Research Assistant Positions, Episode 3: Martha Fiehn, Predoc at Yale and former Predoc at Harvard

Research Assistant Positions, Episode 3: Martha Fiehn, Predoc at Yale and former Predoc at Harvard

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 friends!

Special thanks to Vanessa Betz for editing this episode.

Oct 20, 202323:08
Econ Job Market, Episode 5: dos and don’ts for CVs and personal websites with Sarah Jacobson

Econ Job Market, Episode 5: dos and don’ts for CVs and personal websites with Sarah Jacobson

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.

Sep 26, 202348:29
Research Assistant Positions, Episode 2: Shivani Pandey, ex-predoc at Princeton University

Research Assistant Positions, Episode 2: Shivani Pandey, ex-predoc at Princeton University

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 and share it with your friends!


Special thanks to Vanessa Betz for editing this episode.

Aug 02, 202331:35
Lifting Up, Episode 11: Positive Money Mindset with Irene Genzmer
Jul 11, 202350:58
Research Assistant Positions, Episode 1: Veerangna Kohli, RA at the University of Oxford

Research Assistant Positions, Episode 1: Veerangna Kohli, RA at the University of Oxford

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, and also a volunteer at WiE. This podcast series was her idea, and in the future, she will be recording new episodes on this topic.


Veerangna was very kind to share her story, so in this episode, we will talk about her experience as a RA and her application process. Special thanks to Vanessa Betz for editing this episode.


Jun 16, 202349:16
Lifting Up, Episode 10: The European Central Bank Scholarship for Women
May 08, 202325:12
Lifting Up, Episode 9: The Women in Economics Index 2022
Apr 03, 202327:02
Lifting Up, Episode 8: International Women's Day - Embrace Equity with Ella and Charlotte

Lifting Up, Episode 8: International Women's Day - Embrace Equity with Ella and Charlotte

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.

Mar 08, 202331:36
Lifting up, Episode 7: The Role of Gendered References at Entry in the Economics Profession with Audinga Baltrunaite

Lifting up, Episode 7: The Role of Gendered References at Entry in the Economics Profession with Audinga Baltrunaite

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 her career path, and afterward, we discuss her paper "Women in economics: the role of gendered references at entry in the profession" (link).

Special thanks to Vanessa Betz for editing this episode.

Feb 27, 202340:05
Econ Job Market, Episode 4: Flyouts with Elisa Facchetti

Econ Job Market, Episode 4: Flyouts with Elisa Facchetti

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 like. As a bonus topic, we will touch on bargaining with your future employer.

Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.

Jan 16, 202323:43
Econ Job Market, Episode 3: Job Interviews with Elisa Facchetti

Econ Job Market, Episode 3: Job Interviews with Elisa Facchetti

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 prepare for them. Elisa discusses the structure of the interviews, the most commonly asked questions, how to create an interview schedule that works out for you, and how to effectively use the breaks to sharpen your focus.

Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.

Dec 16, 202233:01
Lifting Up, Episode 6: How to build a strong personal brand as a female scientist with Monika Köppl-Turyna

Lifting Up, Episode 6: How to build a strong personal brand as a female scientist with Monika Köppl-Turyna

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 Anushka Sharma for editing this episode.

Dec 02, 202237:59
Econ Job Market, Episode 2: Recruitment from a Department's Perspective and Interview Tips with Paul Hufe

Econ Job Market, Episode 2: Recruitment from a Department's Perspective and Interview Tips with Paul Hufe

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 economics. In this episode, we discuss what the econ job market looks like from a recruiting department’s perspective and how to excel in communication with employers and during the job interview.

Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.

Nov 15, 202237:19
Lifting up, Episode 5: Nora Strecker on the Importance of Mentoring

Lifting up, Episode 5: Nora Strecker on the Importance of Mentoring

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 importance of mentoring.

Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.

Nov 01, 202231:39
Econ Job Market, Episode 1: What is it and how to participate with Davide Cantoni

Econ Job Market, Episode 1: What is it and how to participate with Davide Cantoni

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 episode, we are discussing what is the econ job market, how it works, and what you need to participate in.


Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.

Oct 17, 202220:57
Lifting Up, Episode 4: Angella Faith Montfaucon and Insights into her Career

Lifting Up, Episode 4: Angella Faith Montfaucon and Insights into her Career

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 economist at the WB working on the East Asia and Pacific region.


Sep 27, 202231:25
Lifting Up, Episode 3: Alessandra Allocca and Insights into her Career and Research

Lifting Up, Episode 3: Alessandra Allocca and Insights into her Career and Research

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 the second part of the episode, we discuss her research, especially the following two projects: “No Man is an Island: An Empirical Study on Team Formation and Performance” and “Gender Role Models and Internet Standards Development”.

Alessandra's recommendations:



Jul 01, 202240:43
Book Club, Episode 1: "Hedged Out" by Megan Tobias Neely

Book Club, Episode 1: "Hedged Out" by Megan Tobias Neely

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 recommendations tackling inequality.

Megan's book recommendations:

  • Accidental Feminism by Swethaa S. Ballakrishnen
  • The People′s Hotel by Katherine Sobering
  • The Opportunity Trap by Pallavi Banerjee
  • Making Motherhood Work by Caitlyn Collins
Jun 13, 202236:34
Lifting Up, Episode 2: Sandra Kretschmer and Ella Needler on WiE Index 2022 and Policies for Gender Parity Improvement

Lifting Up, Episode 2: Sandra Kretschmer and Ella Needler on WiE Index 2022 and Policies for Gender Parity Improvement

In this episode, I have hosted Sandra Kretschmer, research team coordinator at WiE, and Ella Needler, content team coordinator at WiE. We have briefly summarized the results of the WiE Index 2022 and discussed three potential policies that could improve the presence of female economists in academia, public and private sectors.



Jun 02, 202233:24
Lifting Up, Episode 1: Majune Socrates and Insights into his novel Kenyan database
Apr 29, 202234:44
Introduction to Lifting Up: the Women in Economics Podcast

Introduction to Lifting Up: the Women in Economics Podcast

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Women in Economics podcast. Over the next few months, we will be releasing a series of podcasts highlighting inspiring career stories of successful women economists and the latest research insights and policy developments. We are reviving our podcast to let you enjoy and learn about women in economics at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world. Welcome aboard and let’s get started!

Apr 29, 202201:03
Intersectionality Series: T-BEN

Intersectionality Series: T-BEN

 This is our second interview with other like-minded organizations in a series on intersectionality.

Felicia Odamtten talks about her work with The Black Economist Network (T-BEN), the underrepresentation of Black people across the field, and how race is often not considered in Economic Research.

If you want to collaborate with us, please get in touch at info@women-in-economics.com.

Sep 08, 202146:31
"Do I have grit?!" How to be an imperfect first-year PhD student during Covid, and what it takes to make it to the end (and beyond?)

"Do I have grit?!" How to be an imperfect first-year PhD student during Covid, and what it takes to make it to the end (and beyond?)

Jess and Larissa from the Women in Economics Initiative (WiE) talk about their emotional rollercoaster as first-year Ph.D. students coinciding with the Covid pandemic. They share their perceptions of pressure, competition, and confusion around entering and being successful in academia, and hear valuable advice from some experienced women economists on the other side. This podcast is for anyone who's in a similar position, or who's considering starting a Ph.D. in economics, and wants some honest opinions and advice.

Mar 14, 202134:43
Happy Hour at WiE Initiative: Imposter Syndrom

Happy Hour at WiE Initiative: Imposter Syndrom

Happy Hour at Women in Economics Initiative e.V. is a podcast series speaking about everything covering the realms of gender, economics, and intersectionality.

Our first episode talks about ‘Imposter Syndrome’. It is hosted by Ella Needler and Vishakha Pipal, two young and vibrant ladies at WiE. Ella and Vishakha explore the initiation of the term, its usage, expansion of the definition over the years, and different facets of the syndrome. 

Give it a listen!

Sep 22, 202016:36