Economy

There have been many advances towards equality in multiple areas of American society. However, the difference between the paychecks of...

By Elizabeth (Lizzy) Brahin Do you think economics can save the world? Well, the economists at the University of Chicago seem to think so. On November 19th, the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago (BFI) hosted a policy round table where they discussed the implications of economics on a variety of social issues facing the world including poverty, education in third world countries, and gender inequality. Moderated by Michael Greenstone, directo

By Elizabeth (Lizzy) Brahin 18%.That’s the percentage of finance professionals who are women ( Hooker, 2018 ) . Why is this number so low? There are many reasons why women don’t pursue jobs in this field at the same rate as men. Some general concerns, for both men and women entering the industry, are the high-stress levels and job difficulty. However, female-specific hesitations also stem from the absence of role models and support. According to Beth Burns of Aon, “Women are