The Gender Gap in Academia
In his contribution for the ifo Institute, Prof. Dr. Marc Lerchenmüller, Assistant Professor of Technological Innovation and Management, outlines possible causes and consequences of this gender gap. He examines why the disparity remains pronounced and is likely to persist in the future.
In addition, he explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on existing inequalities and derives several potential courses of action. At the core of his argument is the call for a more sustainable mobilization of the potential of female researchers, which he sees as essential for economic prosperity and societal progress.