Joint researchers and policy makers to explore how Economics shape everyday decisions in life. Workshop with Panel and Presentation

How does inflation affect the cost of living? Why do prices rise? Can tackling climate change affect what we pay for everyday goods and services?

This interactive event invites young women to explore these questions and discover how economics helps us understand the world around us. Through engaging activities, discussions and real-world examples, participants will learn about topics such as inflation, budgeting, monetary policy and the cost of living, and why these issues matter in everyday life.

Economics influences many of the decisions that shape our lives, from household budgets to government policies. Yet women remain underrepresented in the field. This event aims to change that by helping young women develop both economic and financial literacy, while showcasing the exciting opportunities that economics can offer.

Participants will hear from economists and experts from organisations including the Bank of England. They will discover what economists do, how they use data to solve problems, and how economic decisions affect different groups in society.

The event will also explore the links between sustainability, climate policy and the economy, encouraging participants to think critically about how the transition to a greener future may create both opportunities and challenges.

By the end of the event, attendees will have a stronger understanding of today's economic issues, greater confidence in discussing them, and inspiration from women working at the forefront of economics and public policy.

Suitable to Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges and Families with girls 13+and their carers.

Emanuela Lotti, Chiara Forlati and Amruta Bagwe (facilitators), with Sandra Batten (Bank of England) and Rupel Patel (Bank of England) and author of the book: Money: The Inside Story

Event organized by the School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences , together with the GAIN Centre https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/institutes-centres/gender-inequalities-centre-gain (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/institutes-centres/gender-inequalities-centre-gain) and in Partnership with King Edwards VI School https://www.kes.school/ (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kes.school%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSESPSfos%40soton.ac.uk%7Cbe74e9f1aa6e45c15fd208df1aebf825%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C639259273007825395%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JsgFehKAjGX%2FiePrRsKOOWLntBWKVg51QUdI7QvM%2FVs%3D&reserved=0)

This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 and was made possible thanks to funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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