The Department of Economics, University of Lagos, cordially invites faculty, students, and researchers to the Economic Discourse, a public lecture featuring Dr. Belinda Archibong, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Details of the event are as follows:
Lecture Title: “Firm Culture: How Social Norms Affect Gender Bias in Hiring in Online Labor Markets”.
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 11:30a.m.
Venue: Boardroom 2, Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS)
About the Speaker:
Dr. Archibong is a distinguished scholar specializing in development economics, political economy, and African economic history. She holds affiliations with the Brookings Institution (as a Fellow) and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). A graduate of Columbia University, she earned her B.A. in Economics/Philosophy and Ph.D. in Sustainable Development.
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of gender dynamics in labour markets and their implications for policy and practice. This lecture promises to enrich scholarly discourse and foster interdisciplinary dialogue.
All are welcome!
For inquiries, contact: Department of Economics, University of Lagos.
