Gender and equality in economics and finance journals

Key Points

• Gender representation remains disproportionately low in mainstream economics and finance journals, affecting the discourse.
• Key evidence shows that women authors are significantly underrepresented, contributing to systemic biases in the field.
• Analysis of journal publications reveals trends in gender and equality metrics over the last decade, indicating a slow shift.
• Addressing biases is crucial for enhancing diversity and equality in economic thought and practice.

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