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Shaping Economics: Diversity Matters!

Discover Economics aims to address the lack of diversity in the economics profession by changing perceptions, broadening appeal, and engaging potential students. Join our campaign to attract the brightest and foster intellectual growth.

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Shaping Economics: Diversity Matters!

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  1. www.discovereconomics.ac.uk @DiscoverEcon #DiscoverEconomics

  2. There is a lack of diversity in the economics profession

  3. Unfortunately, the pipeline is not looking any better

  4. Who is taking A level economics? One in six boys One in seventeen girls

  5. Who is taking A level economics? One in four boys at all-boys schools One in seventeen girls

  6. Who is taking A level economics? One in five students at independent schools One in twelve students at comprehensive/ academy schools & colleges

  7. The gender gap in economics A level is growing

  8. Economics lags behind social science and STEM Source: A level entries 2018, HESA 2016/17

  9. The economic case for intervention • We need to be diverse to: • Attract the brightest and the best • Reflect the society we are shaping • Foster intellectual growth

  10. “What three words would you use to describe what economics is about?” But this is the perception of economics among 15-17 year olds

  11. Three year campaign • Change how economics is perceived • Broaden its appeal • Attract students from under-represented groups • Engage and enthuse potential students • Website (www.discovereconomics.ac.uk) • Outreach activities • Student ambassador programme “I enjoyed understanding how many different "types" of economists there are, it made me really think seriously about doing it in uni” “It was a good experience to meet economists face to face”

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