Welcome to Women in Econ and Policy

About Us

Women in Econ/Policy is a community set up with the aim of creating a free and inclusive space for women interested in econ, policy & development to learn and grow together.

We aim to promote inclusive practices in the field, highlight the work and struggles of underrepresented minorities, build each other up by sharing ideas and skills and pave a path in the field of economics which is free from discrimination by making econ and policy spaces accessible.

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14th Edition

We compile papers to understand the gender gap in time use, datasets you can use to research time use, and an infographic on how time use surveys are conducted.

13th Edition

This edition of the newsletter focuses on female entrepreneurship. In particular, we compile readings on constraints to female entrepreneurship (such as gender norms, and traditional institutions), micro-enterprises in low-income countries, and female entrepreneurship in India.

12th Edition

This edition features an infographic, along with readings on women's engagement with the gig economy across countries and sectors.