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Feminist Economics was founded in 1994 by Diana Strassman (Rice University) on behalf of the International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE).

Feminist Economics School. The IAFFE Annual Conference proudly hosts the Feminist Economics School, a specialized program tailored to convene a select group of 20-30 early career scholars, activists, and policymakers deeply involved in both research and practical initiatives within the realm of Feminist Economics.

Feminist economics calls attention to the gendered nature of economic inequality. We know that women generally earn less than men, face more obstacles in the labour market and do most of the unpaid work in the home. These disparities explain why poverty disproportionately affects women globally.

Feminist economics is the critical study of economics and economies, with a focus on gender-aware and inclusive economic inquiry and policy analysis. Feminist economic researchers include academics, activists, policy theorists, and practitioners.

Feminist economics argues that traditional economic thought has historically ignored gender issues by disregarding or underestimating women's lives and work. Mainstream economics also places humans outside and above nature, seeing it as a “free” resource that can be exploited without restrictions (Mellor 1997).