Examining the Situation of Women in the Economics Profession in Argentina
Publication type
report
Publication date
July 2025
Author(s)
Edo, Maria
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Marchionni, Mariana
Center for Distributive, Labor and Social Studies, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (CEDLAS-UNLP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Pinto Maria Florencia
Viollaz, Mariana
CEDLAS-FCE-UNLP, Universidad Nacional de la Plata
Language
English
Discipline(s)
Geographical area
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to document the situation of women and the gender gaps in the economics profession across the full range of academic tiers, focused in Argentina. We conduct a comprehensive examination of the representation of women in Economics at various academic levels, from undergraduate programs to faculty and research positions. The analysis is based on several sources, including administrative national databases, administrative data coming from universities and other academic institutions, and microdata obtained from those institutions or through Web scraping. We assess gender differences in career trajectories, academic performance, access to research opportunities in the country and participation in relevant networks. By shedding light on the specific challenges faced by women in Economics in Argentina, we aim to inform policy recommendations and interventions that can promote gender equality and create a more inclusive and diverse economics profession.
ISSN
1853-0168