Heidi Hartmann

Heidi Hartmann is an American economist and the founder of the Institute for Women's Policy Research. She specializes in studying how economic factors, like wages, employment, and social policies, affect women and families. Her work highlights the ways gender inequality impacts economic well-being and informs policy solutions to promote fairness and opportunity. Hartmann’s research aims to understand and address disparities in income, employment, and social support systems, helping to shape policies that improve economic outcomes for women and marginalized groups.