Rodríguez Ceja urges more women in economic research and leadership
Bank of Mexico Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja called for stronger female representation in economic research and leadership. At the fourth Women in Central Banking Workshop in Mexico City, she emphasized research exchanges and professional networks.
Building careers through research
Rodríguez Ceja welcomed young women economists on November 6, 2026, to a two-day workshop organized by the Bank of Mexico, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway) and Bank of Italy.
She noted progress in women's participation in economics, academia and finance but said gaps persist, particularly in research and leadership.
The workshop connects early-career researchers with central banks through presentations, debate and networking.
First-day papers cover monetary policy, central bank balance sheets and liquidity conditions, alongside wealth inequality and household heterogeneity.
Labor market research examines bargaining power, market tightness and the distributional consequences of labor market power.
Credit frictions and bank competition
The second day focuses on product and credit market frictions and changes in financial intermediation.
Papers examine how delivery risk and firm heterogeneity shape economic decisions, why borrowing rates differ across firms and how information and search frictions affect credit markets.
Other research explores the evolving relationship between banks and private credit and how deposit competition influences bank behavior during financial stress.
Rodríguez Ceja reaffirmed the Bank of Mexico's support for young researchers and ties with academia.
Diversity serves the research mandate
Rodríguez Ceja linked diverse perspectives to better economic analysis and decision-making.
She said uncertainty makes rigorous research, open debate and new ideas more necessary for central banks.
The workshop supports that aim by connecting young women researchers with academic and central banking communities.