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Title page

Contents

Abstract 3

1. Introduction 4

2. Why is it important to study the lack of diversity? 'Fairness' and beyond 5

3. Diversity in the Economics profession: career ladder, fields of specialization and native researchers 7

3.1. Representation in graduate and undergraduate programs 7

3.2. Representation in academia and as faculty (post-Ph.Ds.) 8

3.3. Representation in government and policy jobs (post-PhDs) 8

3.4. Representation in the private sector (post-PhDs) 9

3.5. Representation of sub-fields and topics within Economics 9

3.6. About Us, Without Us 10

4. Biases, barriers and preferences along these stages 11

4.1. Publications and Research 12

4.2. Seminars and Conferences 13

4.3. Peers, Role Models, and Mentorship 13

4.4. Hiring, Tenure and Promotion and Pay 14

4.5. Sexual harassment and #MeToo 15

4.6. COVID-19 and the exacerbation of disadvantages 16

5. What is being done and how to participate? 17

5.1. The role of collectives, associations, programs 17

5.2. Resources for research 21

6. Summary 25

References 26

Tables

Table 1. List of Collectives and Networks providing mentorship and financial support to marginalized scholars 18

Table 2. Examples of data sources available to study in inequalities and disparities in economics academia 22

Table 3. Examples of other types of online data used by individual papers in addition to the main/organized sources 24

초록보기

This chapter presents evidence of the challenges faced by women and underrepresented minorities in Economics. It, first, examines the demographics of the economics profession, highlighting significant disparities in representation. Despite some progress, underrepresentation remains prevalent at different educational levels and at higher academic positions, for the most part. Subsequently, the chapter reviews research on existing barriers and biases contributing to this underrepresentation. Recent work has emphasized the crucial role of attitudes and institutional practices throughout the career pipeline. The chapter highlights evidence of these barriers across different stages of the academic journey, including research endeavors, publication processes, employment opportunities, and promotion and tenure considerations, as well as recent developments related to COVID-19 and the #MeToo movement, which have further influenced discussions on inclusivity and diversity in the field. This chapter underscores the continued need for collective efforts from the economics community to confront these barriers through targeted research and innovative interventions. By enhancing the experiences and opportunities for underrepresented academics, the field of economics could be enriched through fostering a broader range of perspectives, which could also facilitate a deeper understanding of complex societal issues. In line with this objective, the chapter also provides valuable data sources that researchers can utilize to investigate disparities and offer information about collectives and programs dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity through mentoring initiatives, research grants, and other forms of support.