Power in Numbers

‘An uplifting account of what real economists have done to improve the lives of real people. If you are wondering whether you can make a difference, this book will set you right.’ - Peter Martin

‘This is a remarkable book about remarkable people who have done remarkable things.’ - Chris Richardson

‘Power in Numbers tells the stories of how 16 women, over two hundred years, have helped us understand how the Australian economy works, how it has changed, and how it could be made to work better through better economic policies. I hope these stories will inspire more women to follow in their footsteps.’ Saul Eslake

Melissa Bray is an economist, a former Treasury senior executive, and has worked as an adviser to two Treasury ministers. A member of the executive committee of the ACT Women in Economics Network, she works as a freelance journalist, and has edited two publications. Her first book, Australian Carillonists, was highly commended in the 2025 ACT Literary Awards.

Catie Bradbear is an economist and senior executive with the Productivity Commission who has delivered inquiries on pressing economic, social and environmental issues. She has advocated strongly for greater representation of women in economics, through leading mentoring programs and as an inaugural member of the executive committee of the ACT Women in Economics Network.

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