On Girls’Day on 23 April, twelve girls took the opportunity to explore the exciting world of research and economics. The event was organized by the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute and the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn.
A particular highlight was the discussion with Julia Mink, who spoke about her own journey into research and answered questions about studying and her day-to-day work.
Afterward, the participants took part in an economic experiment conducted by Holger Gerhardt: In a so-called “Public goods game”, they weighed up individual benefits and social costs – for example, in everyday decisions such as whether to drive a car or ride a bicycle.
“I was surprised to see how broad the field of economics is and all the possibilities it offers,” says 14-year-old Liv from Apostelgymnasium in Cologne.
David Bruckner from the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute and Vera Häckel from the economics program management draw a positive conclusion: “Girls’Day was a great opportunity for the schoolgirls to get a first glimpse at the wide range of topics in economics. We hope that Girls’Day will encourage them to pursue their interests in this field.”
