Emily Oster
Emily Oster is an economics professor at Brown University. As well as writing books about evidence-based pregnancy and parenting, she also publishes a newsletter, ParentData.
Books by Emily Oster
“The book is an easy-reading but evidence-based guide for prospective and new parents.” Read more...
The Best Economics Books to Take on Holiday
Daniel Hamermesh, Economist
“Even if you don’t agree with all of Oster’s conclusions, I think she’s done parents a great service by improving the terms of the discussion around how to raise children.” Read more...
Parenting: A Social Science Perspective
Nate G. Hilger, Economist
Interviews where books by Emily Oster were recommended
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Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race and Family Life
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How Children Succeed. Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character
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Intelligence and How To Get It: Why Schools and Culture Count
by Richard E. Nisbett -
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Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood before Marriage
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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know
by Emily Oster
Parenting: A Social Science Perspective, recommended by Nate G. Hilger
Parenting: A Social Science Perspective, recommended by Nate G. Hilger
We think of parenting as a level playing field because loving your kids and doing everything you can for them comes naturally and isn’t determined by socio-economic status. The problem is that it may not be enough, says economist Nate G. Hilger. Here, he argues for a more activist approach so that kids across society have an equal opportunity to do well in life.
The Best Economics Books to Take on Holiday, recommended by Daniel Hamermesh
In this latest book, Spending Time, distinguished labour economist Daniel Hamermesh looks at how we spend time, our ‘most valuable resource.’ Here he suggests books worth spending your valuable time on this holiday, including an introductory economics textbook.
