In this snippet from Diversity in Economics: I never thought about becoming an economist, Carlos Fernando Avenancio Leon talks about what motivated him to pursue economics.

Watch the full video at https://youtu.be/b2xZZySwxhY

Learn more about Carlos and his work at https://equitablegrowth.org/people/carlos-avenancio/

Equitable Growth talks with Carlos Fernando Avenancio Leon in this inaugural installment of Diversity in Economics.

Learn more about Carlos and his work at https://equitablegrowth.org/people/carlos-avenancio/ and https://www.avenancioleon.com/

0:00 Intro
0:11 Can you tell us a bit about your professional life?
1:13 What motivated you to become an economist?
2:05 What were some of the challenges you face to become an economist?
3:45 What pushed you to leave home and go for it?
6:01 How does your lived and personal experience shape your research?
10:02 How has your experience as a Latino/Hispanic man shaped your research questions and methods?
14:08 How do pathways to becoming an economist either inhibit or support individuals from diverse backgrounds?
18:23 What opportunities inhibit

This session features Hilary Hoynes, Shilpa Phadke, William Spriggs, and Jessie Ulibarri, with moderator Alix Gould-Werth at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This session features Kristen Broady, J.W. Mason, Atif Mian, and Bharat Ramamurti, with moderator Jeanna Smialek at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event at https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This session features U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Equitable Growth’s director of labor market policy and interim chief economist Kate Bahn at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This session features opening remarks from Letitia James, and further discussion from Antoine Prince Albert III, Ryan Gerety, and Fiona Scott Morton, with moderator Lydia DePillis at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

00:00 Introduction
01:49 Opening remarks from Letitia James
09:40 Further discussion with panelists

This session features Olivier Blanchard, Dania Francis, and Brenda Mallory, with moderator Michelle Holder at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

Welcome and opening remarks from Equitable Growth’s President and CEO Michelle Holder. Followed by In Conversation with Carlos Avenancio-León: The role of institutional racism in our economy and democracy.

Part of day 2 of Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future, Equitable Growth’s September ’21 policy conference.

Features
Equitable Growth’s President and CEO Michelle Holder
University of California, San Diego’s Carlos Fernando Avenancio-León
Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams

Learn more about this event at https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

00:00 Intro and Opening Remarks
07:29 In Conversation with Carlos Avenancio-León

Sarah Bloom Raskin on who drives the economy, as presented at the Equitable Growth event “Vision 2020: Evidence for a Stronger Economy."

Learn more about the event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/vision-2020-evidence-for-a-stronger-economy/

This clip features Rep. Hakeem Jeffries during the session “In Conversation with Rep. Jeffries: Building a Just and Competitive Economy” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features several experts during the session “Social infrastructure as an engine for equitable growth” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features William Spriggs during the session “Social infrastructure as an engine for equitable growth” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Hilary Hoynes during the session “Social infrastructure as an engine for equitable growth” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Jessie Ulibarri during the session “Social infrastructure as an engine for equitable growth” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Alix Gould-Werth during the session “Social infrastructure as an engine for equitable growth” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features William Spriggs during the session “Social infrastructure as an engine for equitable growth” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Atif Mian during the session “Boosting aggregate demand and managing debt burdens” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Bharat Ramamurti during the session “Boosting aggregate demand and managing debt burdens” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Kristen Broady and J. W. Mason during the session “Boosting aggregate demand and managing debt burdens” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

From the Equitable Growth event In Conversation with Michelle Holder and Janelle Jones. The conversation focused on the state of the U.S. economy and Holder’s vision for equitable, inclusive, and sustained economic growth following the coronavirus recession.

Learn more about Michelle Holder here: https://equitablegrowth.org/people/michelle-holder/

From the Equitable Growth event In Conversation with Michelle Holder and Janelle Jones. The conversation focused on the state of the U.S. economy and Holder’s vision for equitable, inclusive, and sustained economic growth following the coronavirus recession.

Learn more about Michelle Holder here: https://equitablegrowth.org/people/michelle-holder/

From the Equitable Growth event In Conversation with Michelle Holder and Janelle Jones. The conversation focused on the state of the U.S. economy and Holder’s vision for equitable, inclusive, and sustained economic growth following the coronavirus recession.

Learn more about Michelle Holder here: https://equitablegrowth.org/people/michelle-holder/

From the Equitable Growth event In Conversation with Michelle Holder and Janelle Jones. The conversation focused on the state of the U.S. economy and Holder’s vision for equitable, inclusive, and sustained economic growth following the coronavirus recession.

Learn more about Michelle Holder here: https://equitablegrowth.org/people/michelle-holder/

From the Equitable Growth event In Conversation with Michelle Holder and Janelle Jones. The conversation focused on the state of the U.S. economy and Holder’s vision for equitable, inclusive, and sustained economic growth following the coronavirus recession.

Learn more about Michelle Holder here: https://equitablegrowth.org/people/michelle-holder/

This clip features Antoine Prince Albert III during the session “Rebalancing Big Tech’s grip on the economy” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Attorney General Letitia James during the session “Rebalancing Big Tech’s grip on the economy” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Antoine Prince Albert III during the session “Rebalancing Big Tech’s grip on the economy” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/

This clip features Fiona M. Scott Morton during the session “Rebalancing Big Tech’s grip on the economy” at Equitable Growth 2021: Evidence for a Stronger Economic Future.

Learn more about this event here: https://equitablegrowth.org/event/equitable-growth-2021-evidence-for-a-stronger-economic-future/