One Real Problem at a Time: Revisiting the Status of Regional Science and Female Economists

Abstract

West (1996) discussed the status of women economists as well as the field of regional science within economics in her SRSA Presidential Address In this paper, we revisit these issues and examine if and how things have changed over the last several decades We focus on progress that has been made and areas where additional changes may be needed in order to continue to improve In addition, we discuss how the current COVID-19 pandemic may be relevant in the future for women in academia as well as academics in general as we move into a more virtual world © Southern Regional Science Association 2020