PinnedMisty L. HeggenessSwiftynomics*This story first appeared online July 16, 2023 in Fast Company and the original can be found here.Jul 22, 20233Jul 22, 20233
Misty L. HeggenessThe Anti-Hero EconomistI had just taken a new job — making an unusual leap from government economist to academic. Landing in a public affairs school, I looked…Apr 20Apr 20
Misty L. HeggenessWhy a Sports Stadium Built for Women MattersCPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (Photo Credit: Misty Heggeness)Apr 116Apr 116
Misty L. HeggenessIt’s not just Barbie snubbed at the OscarsThis is how female talent got ignored during award season — an economist analyzed the numbers.Mar 18Mar 18
Misty L. HeggenessThe Role of MenListening to Jason Kelce’s heartfelt retirement speech honoring his parents, spouse, coaches, and educators has me in all my feels. It’s…Mar 81Mar 81
Misty L. HeggenessWomen showed economic might in 2023. Vote to turn that power into political clout2023 was the year of the economic woman. Will it last? Would you believe me if I told you that you get to decide?Jan 4Jan 4
Misty L. HeggenessToxic Masculinity and the OpenAI Saga*An earlier version of this article was published in Fast Company.Nov 24, 2023Nov 24, 2023
Misty L. HeggenessSwifties vs. NFL fansNOTE: This story was first published in Fast Company on October 8, 2023.Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
Misty L. HeggenessThe Time I was Fired from a Women’s Committee for Advocating for WomenLife is complicated, and so are politics. Which is why at the end of the day, I was told “thanks, but no thanks, we won’t be renewing you…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
