A particular highlight was the discussion with Julia Mink, who spoke about her own journey into research and answered questions about studying and her day-to-day work.
Afterward, the participants took part in an economic experiment conducted by Holger Gerhardt: In a so-called “public goods game,” they weighed up individual benefits and social costs – for example, in everyday decisions such as whether to drive a car or ride a bicycle.
“I was surprised to see how broad the field of economics is and all the possibilities it offers,” says 14-year-old Liv from Apostelgymnasium in Cologne.
David Bruckner from the cluster ECONtribute and Vera Häckel from the economics program management draw a positive conclusion: “Girls’Day was a great opportunity for the schoolgirls to get a first glimpse at the wide range of topics addressed by economics. We hope that Girls’Day will encourage them to pursue their interests in this field.”