Rodríguez urges more women in economic research and leadership
Banco de México Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja called for stronger female participation in economics and finance at the Fourth Women in Central Banking Workshop in Mexico City. The two-day event connects young researchers with central banks and academia.
From liquidity to private credit
The first day covers interactions between monetary policy, central bank balance sheets and liquidity conditions, alongside wealth inequality and household heterogeneity.
Labor market papers address bargaining power, market tightness and the distributional consequences of labor market power.
The second day turns to product and credit market frictions and changes in financial intermediation.
Topics include how delivery risk and firm heterogeneity shape decisions, why borrowing rates differ across firms and how information and search frictions affect credit markets.
Researchers will also examine relationships between banks and private credit, plus the influence of deposit competition on bank behavior during financial stress.
Four hosts widen research networks
Banco de México, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Norges Bank and Banca d'Italia jointly organized the fourth workshop.
Welcoming participants on November 6, 2026, Rodríguez said women had made progress in the economy, academia and finance, but gaps remained in research and leadership.
The workshop gives young women opportunities to present and discuss research and build professional networks.
Banco de México also reaffirmed its support for young talent and stronger ties with the academic community.
Diversity strengthens the research base
Rodríguez linked diverse perspectives to better economic analysis and decision-making.
She emphasized rigorous research, open debate and new ideas amid uncertainty and continuing change.
The workshop puts that emphasis into practice through research exchanges and professional connections.