CIVICA ESR
COURSE CATALOGUE

Seminar offered by Dondena Research Center (Spring 2026 seminar series) ----- April 27th 2026 12:45-2:00pm (UTC+1) ------ CIVICA ESR can attend ONLINE only. Zoom meetings link will be available upon registration. ------ SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Gender and race-based barriers to labor market participation have long been associated with misallocation of talent and capital, with notable impacts on aggregate productivity. We examine the aggregate effects of the 2018 lift of the women’s driving ban in Saudi Arabia. We find that firms and workers react to the announcement of the policy very quickly, and that the announcement is associated with increases in employment and the quality of job matches. There is evidence of significant reallocation of workers across firms in response to the policy, with a surge in the share of firms that hire (any) women and increased movement of male and female employees across firms. ----- BIO: Alessandra L. González is Assistant Research Professor of Economics at Duke University. Her research centers around three topics: gender, development, and organizations. Dr. González studies the role of culture on gender inequality, particularly measured by economic outcomes such as labor force participation, occupational segregation, and executive leadership in organizations.
Teachers:

• Alessandra L. González ()

Note: Only applications submitted through our official registration form will be considered for this course. Link for the registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/6M6GJVeyBb. This short course introduces participants to the art and science of survey design in contemporary research contexts. It covers the full lifecycle of survey research, from conceptualization and measurement to implementation and introductory data analysis, while critically engaging with the practical challenges of conducting surveys today. Participants will learn how to design scientifically sound, multidimensional survey instruments, develop valid and reliable measures, and make informed decisions about sampling, platforms, and implementation strategies. The course places particular emphasis on common pitfalls in survey research, data quality issues in online environments, and ethical considerations, including data protection and responsible research practices. The course is designed for all PhD researchers. No prior experience in survey methodology is required.
Entry requirements: All-year PhD researchers

We will explore some of the benefits of bringing coaching approaches to your work with students, including in assisting them in setting goals, increasing their sense of ownership and providing them with a safe and constructive space in which to develop, and practice the approaches with peers.