Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman

Join Elizabeth Spiers and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, a Harvard PhD student and author of "The Double Tax," as they explore the economic barriers faced by women of color. They delve into the compounding effects of the pink tax and discuss how high childbirth and childcare costs impact families. Anna shares insights on the systemic biases affecting housing and the implications of underrepresentation at the Fed. They also propose policy solutions like reparations and child tax credits to address these disparities, emphasizing the need for representation and equity.

In a compelling discussion, Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, a Harvard PhD student and author of The Double Tax, delves into the economic burdens faced by women of color. She highlights shocking costs associated with childbirth and childcare, revealing the extensive financial strain these issues pose. Anna critiques political rhetoric surrounding reproductive health and discusses the implications of targeting influential figures like Lisa Cook on economic policy. Her proposed solutions, including reparations and pay transparency, offer hope for systemic change.

In this insightful discussion, Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, an economist and author of The Double Tax, teams up with Marie-Sophie Lappe, a researcher focused on wealth trends in Europe. They explore the concept of the double tax — the compounded costs of racism and sexism that impact women, especially women of color. The duo highlights how these economic inequalities stifle overall growth, discusses the gender wealth gap in savings and pensions, and emphasizes how policies supporting Black women can benefit society at large.