Anna Schwartz: The Economist Who Changed How We Study Economies

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This episode explores the groundbreaking work of Anna Schwartz and her impact on macroeconomics through data-driven research.

This Women in History Mini-Series episode with Dr. Victoria Bateman explores the groundbreaking work of Anna Schwartz, a pioneering economist who transformed macroeconomics through data-driven research. Discover how her meticulous analysis of monetary history shaped economic policy and the legacy she left for future generations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anna Schwartz and Her Impact 01:45 The Historical Context of Economic Data 04:10 Challenges Faced by Women in Economics 06:03 A Monetary History of the United States 09:04 The Methodology of Anna Schwartz 11:46 Legacy and Personal Insights on Anna Schwartz Follow Breaking Math on Substack ( https://breakingmath.substack.com/ ) Twitter ( https://x.com/breakingmathpod ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/ ) Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/breakingmath.bsky.social ) Website ( https://www.breakingmath.io/ ) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod ) Follow Victoria on Website ( http://www.vnbateman.com/ ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/women.wealth.power/ ) Twitter ( https://x.com/vnbateman ) Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/vnbateman.bsky.social ) Follow Autumn on Twitter (…

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Hosts: Autumn Phaneuf, Noah Giansiracusa

Guest: Dr. Victoria Bateman

Topics covered

• economics
• women in history
• macroeconomics
• data-driven research
• monetary history

Keywords

• Anna Schwartz
• economics
• monetary history
• data analysis
• women in economics

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