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Fostering Diversity in Economics

WiE is a volunteer-run, non-profit association established to advance gender equality in the field of economics. Our goal is to encourage equal opportunity and balanced representation of genders in the economics profession across the academic, business and public sectors.

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WiE Index 2024
Wed, 22 Jan
Online Event
22 Jan 2025, 18:15 – 19:15
Online Event
22 Jan 2025, 18:15 – 19:15
Online Event
Join Us for the Launch of the WiE Index 2024!
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Lunchtime Career Chat with Dr. Anna Samarina
Fri, 24 Jan
Virtual Event
24 Jan 2025, 12:00 – 13:00
Virtual Event
24 Jan 2025, 12:00 – 13:00
Virtual Event
Dr Anna Samarina is a Principal Economist in the Monetary Operations Department of De Nederlandsche Bank (Dutch Central Bank, DNB).
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Women in Economics: Celebrating 5 Years of Empowerment and Inclusion in Economics

WiE (The Women in Economics Initiative) was established in 2019 and ever since then, we have worked over the past five years to promote...

A Third Interview with NERA: Insights into Economic Consulting

It is always useful to understand what entry level opportunities exist across the economic sector and to hear of other's experiences....

An open letter to Claudia Goldin

“I didn't know one could have any kind of feeling towards Nobel Prize announcements besides indifference but I was actually quite excited...

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We believe that volunteering is a rewarding way to make a positive impact on the world while also developing valuable skills and experiences. Check out our open positions and join our team of passionate volunteers!

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The 3rd round (2023/2024) is currently running.

Up to now we have welcomed more than 500 economists from all around the world.