Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
Researcher at Harvard Kennedy School and author of The Double Tax, examining how women of color are overcharged and underpaid; economist focused on disparities in labor, housing, and caregiving costs.
Top 3 podcasts with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
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Mar 20, 2026 • 47min
The Business of Black Women: Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, economist and author who quantifies how racism and sexism affect Black women. She outlines the concept of the double tax and shares research methods and personal stories. Conversations cover housing disparities, hidden costs like haircare, and why supporting Black women advances broader economic progress.
Mar 16, 2026 • 14min
The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, a Harvard researcher and author, explores the “double tax” of compounded racism and sexism. She outlines how added costs touch housing, childcare, pay, caregiving and retirement. Short, sharp conversations cover data methods, economic consequences, policy fixes and community actions.
Feb 13, 2026 • 40min
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman Warns Us About The Double Tax
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, economist and author of The Double Tax, explains compounded racism and sexism that shape Black women’s labor and wealth. Lauren Sherman, business and fashion journalist and author, breaks down why Fashion Week feels exhausted, luxury winners, and how consumers are becoming pickier. They also touch on AI hiring bias, policy setbacks, and shifting industry economics.
