Feminist Economics: Why Economics Needs Feminism

Economics has been built by men to be at the service of a world ruled by men. Even today it is the less feminized social science. The feminist critic strengthens the scientific dimension of economics; in return economics brings knowledge and solution to settle a diagnosis regarding sex inequalities in order to tackle discriminations and achieve equality.
A discussion with Hélène Périvier, Researcher in Economics, Sciences Po
Welcome remarks by Mark Maloney, Acting Dean, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)
Chaired by Cecilia Baeza, Academic Advisor, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA).
Hélène Périvier is a researcher in economics at OFCE (French Economic Observatory), Sciences Po. She is the director of the Academic and Research Program on Gender Studies of Sciences Po, PRESAGE. Her research focuses on the evaluation of social and family policies, on the analysis of gender inequalities in the labour market. She teaches a course at PSIA on “Is a gender equality society possible?”
This event is organized on the occasion of the launch of the Gender Studies concentration program at PSIA. Courses offered in this concentration enable more PSIA students to pursue PRESAGE’s Advanced Certification in Gender Studies.
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