The Women in Economics Network was created to promote and support the careers of female economists in Australia. As part of this, the Credible Economist blog series promotes public contributions by female economists and on the topic of gender economics.
The blog series was entitled Credible Economist following the release of the October 2020 Australian Federal Budget. Many women experts expressed dissatisfaction with the budget's consideration of women's issues, particularly as the pandemic was disproportionately affecting women (who lost more jobs and took on more unpaid work than men, while receiving less government support than men).
A PMO staffer told journalist and advocate Georgie Dent that 'no one credible' was criticising the budget. This triggered the trending of #CredibleWomen over social media as supporters of gender equality across the country responded on behalf of Australian women.
The Credible Economist name was born, as the series raises the voices of credible female economists and highlights important issues facing women and girls today.
If you have any questions about the series, please email the NSW WEN at wen@esansw.org.au
Article #21 of the NSW WEN blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN
By Malithi Silva, NSW WEN member and Honourable Mention in the Credible Economist writing competition.
Article #20 of the NSW WEN blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Dr Sabina Albrecht, NSW WEN member and Honourable Mention in the Credible Economist writing competition.
Article #19 of the NSW WEN blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Greta Gordon, NSW WEN member and Honourable Mention in the Credible Economist writing competition.
Article #18 of the NSW WEN blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Katie McGregor, NSW WEN member and Third Place in the Credible Economist writing competition.
Article #17 of the NSW WEN blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Rosie McCrossin, NSW WEN member and Second Place in the Credible Economist writing competition.
Article #16 of the NSW WEN blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Louisa Russell, NSW WEN member and Winner of the Credible Economist writing competition
Applicants must be current ESA WEN members, excluding students (join now)
In 2022, NSW WEN is hosting its inaugural writing competition as part of the Credible Economist series.
View the Credible Blog Competition Announcement of Winners recording
Article #15 of the NSW WEN Credible Economist blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Evie Fox Koob, NSW WEN member and Senior Economist, Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #14 of the NSW WEN Credible Economist blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Evie Fox Koob, NSW WEN member and Senior Economist, Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #13 of the NSW WEN Credible Economist blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Alex Talero, WA WEN committee member and economist at Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #12 of the NSW WEN Credible Economist blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Rhea Banerjee, NSW WEN committee member and economist at Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #11 of the NSW WEN Credible Economist blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Rhiannon Yetsenga, NSW WEN committee member and economist at Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #10 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN. This article was originally published in the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
By Taleen Shamlian, NSW WEN committee member and Managing Director of Advisory Street.
Article #9 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Evie Fox Koob, NSW WEN committee member and Economist, Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #8 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Rachel Power, NSW WEN member and Economist, Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #7 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Bronwyn Taylor, NSW WEN committee member and Senior Economist, HoustonKemp.
Article #6 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Kar Mei Tang, NSW WEN Secretary and Industry Fellow with University of Technology Sydney.
Article #5 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Rhiannon Yetsenga, NSW WEN committee member and Analyst, Deloitte Access Economics. Rhiannon is passionate about gender economics and recently released a working paper in the field, available here.
Article #4 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Evie Fox Koob, NSW WEN committee member and Analyst, Deloitte Access Economics.
Article #3 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Alexandra Lobb, NSW WEN Chair and Principal, ACIL Allen Consulting.
Article #2 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Chirine Dada, NSW WEN Treasurer and Associate Director, Water Pricing, IPART.
Article #1 of the NSW WEN fortnightly blog series in partnership with the NSW Economics Society of Australia and the National WEN.
By Rebecca Hiscock-Croft, NSW WEN committee member and Senior Manager, Infrastructure Advisory, EY.