Link: https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/lael-brainard
Lael Brainard, who is a member of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve, discusses the reasons why she pursued a career in economics. She discusses her time living in different countries and her interest in the reasons different economic systems alter individuals’ opportunities and wellbeing. She also discusses the necessity for more diversity in terms of race and gender in the field to ensure different perspectives are accounted for.
Original Air Date: November 14 2018
Length: 16 minutes
