The Unintended Consequences of #MeToo: Evidence from Research Collaborations

This study explores the unintended consequences of the #MeToo movement on research collaborations, particularly in economics and finance.

It finds that junior female academics started fewer new research projects after #MeToo, primarily due to decreased collaborations with new male co-authors.

The decline is more pronounced in environments with ambiguous sexual harassment policies and a high number of public incidents.