The LMU community is characterized by diversity in research, teaching and studies, and administration. LMU fosters an environment in which all members can contribute with their talents and in which respect, appreciation and support are lived.
At MGSE, we understand that informal knowledge can be key to success in Academia. To promote inclusivity and provide equal opportunities, we asked our professors to share their best practices for different topics. Each week, we sent out a summary of expert insights on a specific topic, empowering all students to reach their full potential. Topics included and how to structure a work idea, when to kill research ideas and how to address self-doubts.
Mentoring is an essential component of academic success. This is particularly true for female and non-binary PhD students, who often face additional barriers and challenges in academia. To level the playing field, we try to provide additional mentoring for PhD students at MGSE that is unrelated to the mentoring they receive from their advisors. Mentoring can be from internal or external faculty. Recent mentors include Erina Ytsma (Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University) and Claudia Steinwender (LMU).
Women are historically under-included groups are under-represented at our department. We recognize that we are responsible for promoting the advancement of under-included groups at all levels.
“It is no secret that the economics profession suffers from a profound lack of diversity.”
American Economic Association, 2020
These documents reports the share of women at the different hierarchical levels and whenever possible the share of non-Germans at our department. If available, we provide figures for comparisons (from within the LMU or the discipline). Furthermore, we provide information about measures taken in the previous year that aim to enhance diversity at our department. Additionally, we summarize the main results of the annual PhD Survey and we conclude with a brief outlook on planned measures.
Annual Diversity Report 2022/23 (PDF, 475 KB)
As the Women’s Representative of the Department of Economics, I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, especially women and historically underrepresented groups, have the opportunity to thrive.
At the Department of Economics at LMU, we recognize the barriers that exist and remain dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote gender equity and diversity at all levels.
Through continuous efforts, we strive to create a department that not only values but actively advances equal opportunities for all.