Kate Bahn

This week’s revolutionary is Kate Bahn, the Director of Labor Market Policy at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. She grew up in a home with two parents and a brother, with parents who challenged traditional gender roles. Her father, who worked as a photographer, stayed home to raise Kate and her brother while her mom went out into the world every day to work. 

In this episode, Kate and I discuss topics around feminist economics and why it’s such an important concept. On the more personal side, we discuss how being a feminist millennial affects mother-daughter relationship. We also talk about her childhood - including her norm-challenging parents – and about her experience pursuing a Ph.D. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

What is the Washington Center for Equitable Growth? (0:55)How did the topic of monopsony draw you in? (7:18)Tell me about where you were born, grew up, and what your family structure was like. (8:55)Your career is so dynamic. How have you navigated these different worlds? (24:37)As you pursued your Ph.D., how did you keep yourself going? (33:34)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Kate’s work relates to her personal mission. (2:40)How Kate’s feminism affects her relationship with her mother. (14:28)How economics influences people’s access to and perception of freedom. (24:22)Why Kate decided to pursue her Ph.D. (31:52)How Kate created a community for women within a male-dominated Ph.D. program. (39:16)Why feminist economics is an important concept. (45:55)

Host: Jillian Foster

Guest: Kate Bahn

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