The aim of the event was to broaden the appeal and change perceptions of economics and increase diversity of economics students. Our target schools were non-A-level economics students who are from under-represented groups (women, state school, and ethnic minorities) and the funds paid for their transport and catering. 104 students attended the event which showcased positive female role models and the breadth of the subject with sessions on migration and food security, behavioural economics, and inflation and monetary policy during the Truss
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