Power in Numbers

Australian Women in Economics

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

259 kr

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Beskrivning

For the first time in Australia's history, women economists lead three of our top economic institutions - Treasury, the Reserve Bank and the Productivity Commission. Power in Numbers celebrates their achievements, profiling Jenny Wilkinson, Michele Bullock and Danielle Wood alongside thirteen trailblazing women who have shaped Australian economics over the past two centuries. Drawing on interviews and historical research, economists Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray explore the pivotal moments, the strengths and challenges that have defined these women's careers, including their sliding door moments, their superpowers and their struggles. Shared themes emerge, including the influence of great teachers, the importance of mentors and networks, and the persistence required to succeed in a profession where women have long been underrepresented. Against the odds these women have emerged as leaders, using economics as a tool to improve lives and build a better society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-15
Mått:135 x 210 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Melbourne University Press
ISBN:9780522882667

Utforska kategorier

Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Ekonomiska system inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap
Finansiering inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Mer om författaren

Melissa Bray is an economist, a former Treasury senior executive, and has worked as an adviser to two Treasury ministers. A member of the executive committee of the ACT Women in Economics Network, she works as a freelance journalist, and has edited two publications. Her first book, Australian Carillonists, was highly commended in the 2025 ACT Literary Awards.Catie Bradbear is an economist and senior executive with the Productivity Commission who has delivered inquiries on pressing economic, social and environmental issues. She has advocated strongly for greater representation of women in economics, through leading mentoring programs and as an inaugural member of the executive committee of the ACT Women in Economics Network.

Recensioner i media

'An uplifting account of what real economists have done to improve the lives of real people. If you are wondering whether you can make a difference, this book will set you right.' - Peter Martin'This is a remarkable book about remarkable people who have done remarkable things.' - Chris Richardson'Power in Numbers tells the stories of how 16 women, over two hundred years, have helped us understand how the Australian economy works, how it has changed, and how it could be made to work better through better economic policies. I hope these stories will inspire more women to follow in their footsteps.' Saul Eslake