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Ostrom was the first female to win the Nobel  Prize in economics due to her pioneering work on the tragedy of the commons.

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Christina Romer

Yellen was the first female Chair of the Fed, where she worked during and after the Great Recession. She has also made significant theoretical contributions to the field. 

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Schwartz and Milton Friedman co-authored “A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960”, which is the definitive diagnosis of the Great Depression. 

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Women in Economics highlights the groundbreaking and inspiring work of female economists — not only to recognize the important work they’ve done but to also share their inspirational journeys.

Our hope is that they can serve as role models for the next generation of female economists. If you're considering a career in economics (do it!), check out our 
Guide to Careers in Economics

#WomenInEcon

Ostrom was the first female to win the Nobel  Prize in economics due to her pioneering work on the tragedy of the commons.

Elinor OstromJanet Yellen

Christina Romer

Yellen was the first female Chair of the Fed, where she worked during and after the Great Recession. She has also made significant theoretical contributions to the field. 

Claudia Goldin

Schwartz and Milton Friedman co-authored “A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960”, which is the definitive diagnosis of the Great Depression. 

Anna Schwartz

Tyler Cowen

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Ben Bernanke 

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MRU is a free online resource for those both learning and teaching economics around the world. We have a library of over 900 free and engaging economics education videos taught by university professors, along with student practice materials and teacher resources. 

Check out our most popular courses including Principles of Micro and Macroeconomics.

What is Marginal Revolution University (MRU)? 

Learn more about MRU

Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved.

Women in Economics highlights the groundbreaking and inspiring work of female economists — not only to recognize the important work they’ve done but to also share their inspirational journeys.

Our hope is that they can serve as role models for the next generation of female economists. If you're considering a career in economics (do it!), check out our
 Guide to Careers in Economics

#WomenInEconWatch Episode 1Guide: Careers in Economics

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Ed Glaeser

Lawrence Katz

Goldin, the first female economist to receive tenure at Harvard, is the leading expert on changes in US women's workforce participation over the last 200 years.

Christina Romer

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Nancy Rose

David Romer

Romer has devoted her academic career to enriching our understanding of business cycles. She also applied this deep expertise to help tackle the Great Recession by serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. 

Claudia Goldin

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Ed Glaeser

Lawrence Katz

Goldin, the first female economist to receive tenure at Harvard, is the leading expert on changes in US women's workforce participation over the last 200 years.