SLU Economics Club

Did you know that:
· In the US, only about 13% of academic economists in permanent posts are women.
· Only one woman has ever won the Nobel Prize in economics - American Elinor Ostrom in 2009.
· And there wasn't even a single woman on some of the lists floating about guessing who this year's prize winner would be - it went to the behavioral economist Richard Thaler.

I want to let you know about a special event we will be hosting at the St. Louis Fed on February 22, from 3:30 to 7:45 – Women in Economics Symposium. The event is intended for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in economics. The evening will include panels, networking, food, and special presentations by prominent economists (Mary Daly and Ellen Zentner).

For more information and to register:

Women in Economics Symposium | St. Louis, Mo. Women majoring in economics can learn about opportunities and experiences in the field at a Feb. 22, 2018, event.

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Hey hey, SLU students! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the FDIC, the role people with a background in economics have at the FDIC, and the internships and jobs available now and in the future for students in Business related fields!