What I've Learned: Prof. Anita Summers Discusses Wharton Career with Dean Erika James
Episode Description
Hosted by Dean Erika James, the series “What I’ve Learned” showcases the careers of Wharton faculty who have made major contributions to their fields, focusing on the forces of change that shaped their work and what lies ahead. In this episode, Dean James sits down with Professor Emeritus Anita Summers to talk about her groundbreaking career in economics and public policy.
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Brief Summary
Anita Summers discusses her journey as a pioneering woman in economics and public policy, highlighting challenges and achievements throughout her career.
Key points
- Breaking Barriers in Economics. Anita shares her experiences as one of the few women in economics classes and the challenges she faced.
- Anita Summers' Early Life. Anita Summers reflects on her childhood during the Great Depression and its impact on her education.
- Navigating Work and Family. Anita discusses balancing her career and family life, emphasizing the importance of support.
- The Call from Wharton. Anita Summers receives a surprising call from Wharton Dean Donald Carroll about starting a public policy program.
- Educational Efficiency Study. Summers conducts a groundbreaking study on the efficiency of education in major cities, revealing shocking disparities.
- A Legacy of Influence. Reflecting on her career, Summers emphasizes the importance of integrity and evidence-based policy.
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Episode highlights
- Anita Summers' Early LifeAnita Summers reflects on her childhood during the Great Depression and its impact on her education.“Education was the important thing; nothing was stressed more than education.”2:18Aug 7, 2023
- Navigating Work and FamilyAnita discusses balancing her career and family life, emphasizing the importance of support.“I will never do this again.”20:31Aug 7, 2023
- The Call from WhartonAnita Summers receives a surprising call from Wharton Dean Donald Carroll about starting a public policy program.“I said a public policy program in a business school?”25:45Aug 7, 2023
- Educational Efficiency StudySummers conducts a groundbreaking study on the efficiency of education in major cities, revealing shocking disparities.“Education was the biggest contributor to the deficit of major cities.”30:17Aug 7, 2023
- A Legacy of InfluenceReflecting on her career, Summers emphasizes the importance of integrity and evidence-based policy.“Integrity and evidence-based go hand in hand.”36:39Aug 7, 2023
