Events › Author Misty Heggeness: Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy

Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome economist and author Misty L. Heggeness in conversation with Britt Julious to discuss her new book, Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy. A feminist romp through pop culture that illuminates how women influence and shape the economy, Swiftynomics assesses the complex economic lives of everyday American women through the stories of groundbreakers like Taylor Swift. Heggeness digs into the data, revealing women's hidden contributions and aspirations ,explores critical reforms regarding caregiving and gendered labor and offers advice for women to thrive in an economy that was not built for them. 

Misty L. Heggeness is co-director of the Kansas Population Center, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at the University of Kansas, and former Principal Economist and Senior Advisor at the US Census Bureau. She is also creator of The Care Board, a dashboard of economic statistics built by and for caregivers that brings their economic contributions into the fold.

Britt Julious is a writer, editor, essayist, and storyteller for publications like The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appetit, Esquire, ELLE, Women’s Health, and others. She’s currently a music critic for the Chicago Tribune. In 2019, she won the Studs Terkel award in journalism.

How to Attend:
Doors to the Reception Hall open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (100 capacity). Books are available for purchase, and the authors will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Photo credit:  Jeffrey Burkhead