Discover 412 opportunities in economics

Imagine waking up to a sunrise in Bali, working from a café in Lisbon, and closing your laptop for a hike in Medellín—all in the same year. Welcome to the life of a digital nomad. Digital nomadism is more than a lifestyle; it’s a transformative shift in how people approach work. Digital nomads are professionals who leverage technology to work remotely while travelling the globe, free from the constraints of a fixed office. This trend has gained massive momentum, driven by advances in communication tools, globalisation, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which normalised remote work across industries. The numbers back this up. According to Upwork, 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025—a staggering 87% increase from pre-pandemic levels(1). Buffer’s 2023 State of Remote Work report revealed that 91% of respondents have a positive experience with working remotely with 1% being dissatisfied and 8% feeling neutral. 98% of remote workers would recommend it to others (2). These trends show that technology and shifting work-life balance priorities are reshaping what it means to “have a job.”

Men have long dominated economics, but female economists have made remarkable contributions in recent decades. The work of female economists, together with that of their male counterparts, has redefined academic and policy landscapes and paved the way for greater inclusivity within the discipline. Women continue to bring diverse perspectives that enrich our understanding of global financial systems, economic growth, labour dynamics, and policy interventions. These women are not only changing the economic landscape but inspiring future generations to follow in their footsteps. Here are some of the voices we should all be listening to.