Empowerment Through Economics
The Vision Behind Girl Economics
Hi, I’m Erin! I’ve just wrapped up my A-levels and I’m excited to start studying economics at Cambridge (hopefully!) next year. My love for economics and politics has always been strong, but I often found myself being the only girl at economics events and competition award ceremonies. Having attended an all-girls secondary school, I didn’t face much gender bias in my subject choices, but talking to my peers, I realised that many young girls do. This leads to boys being twice as likely to choose A-level economics as girls, for example.
That’s why I launched Girl Economics. Our goal is to empower young women to choose economics through education, inspiring interviews, online sessions, and in-person events. We highlight successful women in economics and business, sharing their stories and insights. We’re active on social media too, reporting on current affairs with a focus on women in leadership.
Since starting in March 2024, Girl Economics has interviewed over 30 amazing women and reached over 100,000 young people on LinkedIn. Plus, we’ve grown a community of over 5,000 newsletter subscribers. Join us as we inspire the next generation of female economists!
Why Girl Economics Was Created
Just 4% of FTSE 250 CEOs are female
Young women aren’t any less ambitious or capable than their male counterparts. But, without being able to see women in positions of leadership, girls are less likely to seek out leadership roles.
Only 27% of academic economists are female
Female economists such as Goldin, Schwarz, and Yellen are crucial to bringing diverse perspectives and ideas forward which can help us tackle the most pressing issues.
Just 30% of economics undergraduates are female
With young men twice as likely to study an economics degree, some young women feel as though the subject is ‘not for them’ and this is a highly damaging narrative.
Girl Economics was created
Our first newsletter was sent out to just 12 subscribers
We began interviewing
Our audience wanted to hear from women who have already made their mark in business and economics, and we delivered!
The Girl Economics Rebrand
Girl Economics expanded away from a simple newsletter to focusing on creating a wider community
Ambassador Program Launch
Over 60 Ambassadors in 10 different countries have joined Team Girl Economics
Launch of the #girleconomics campaign
More coming soon…