Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

By: Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, Rutgers University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 2, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, Rutgers University

House lawmakers released damning correspondence between economist Larry Summers and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Nov. 12, 2025. The exchanges, which were among more than 20,000 newly released public documents, documented how Summers – a former U.S. Treasury secretary and Harvard University president – repeatedly sought Epstein’s advice while pursuing an intimate relationship with a woman he was mentoring.

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