Emily Oster
Emily Oster
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Emily Oster is an American economist, author, and blogger known for her research on the economics of family and health.
Birth and Death Dates
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Emily Oaster was born on 1976 in New York City, USA. Her current status as alive is confirmed.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): Economist, Author, Blogger
Early Life and Background
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Emily Oster grew up in a family that valued education. She developed an interest in economics at a young age and pursued it throughout her academic career.
As a student at Princeton University, Emily was involved in various research projects and published several papers on topics related to microeconomics and game theory. Her undergraduate thesis focused on the application of statistical techniques to economic data analysis.
After completing her Bachelor's degree, Oster went on to pursue a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. During this period, she continued to develop her expertise in econometrics and contributed to several research papers on topics such as health economics and behavioral finance.
Major Accomplishments
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Emily Oster has made significant contributions to the field of economics through her research and writing. Some of her notable accomplishments include:
Research on fertility and family planning: Emily's work in this area has provided valuable insights into the economic implications of fertility decisions and the impact of policy interventions on family well-being.
Economic analysis of health outcomes: Her research has shed light on the relationship between economic factors and health outcomes, highlighting the importance of considering both individual and structural determinants of health.
Influence on public discourse: Through her writing, Oster has been able to engage a broad audience with complex economic concepts and contribute to informed discussions about issues such as parenting, education, and healthcare.Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works and actions that have contributed to Emily Oster's reputation include:
"Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know" (2013): This book presents a comprehensive review of the economic evidence on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, challenging conventional wisdom and providing readers with actionable advice.
* "Crib Notes for New Parents: A collection of essays offering practical guidance and data-driven insights on topics such as breastfeeding, sleep training, and childcare costs.
Impact and Legacy
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Emily Oster's work has had a significant impact on the field of economics and beyond. Her research and writing have influenced policymakers, healthcare professionals, and parents alike, shaping the way they think about family planning, health outcomes, and economic decision-making.
Her commitment to making complex information accessible and her ability to engage with diverse audiences have made her one of the most respected voices in contemporary economics.
Quotes by Emily Oster
When I meet people on airplanes and they find out I’m an economist, they usually ask about stock tips.
I think we’ve moved to thinking of parenting and pregnancy as something in which you should lose yourself.
Every time you have a carrot instead of a cookie, every time you go to the gym instead of going to the movies, that’s a costly investment in your health. But how much you want to invest is going to depend on how much longer you expect to live in the future, even if you don’t make those investments.
Because economics is all about optimising, doing the best you can with what you have – it’s usually the first place you should look for answers if you want to maximise your happiness.
No one likes doing chores. In happiness surveys, housework is ranked down there with commuting as activities that people enjoy the least. Maybe that’s why figuring out who does which chores usually prompts, at best, tense discussion in a household and, at worst, outright fighting.
For many women – myself included – pregnancy brings on tremendous anxiety and confusion, along with the joy.
The key to good decision making is evaluating the available information – the data – and combining it with your own estimates of pluses and minuses. As an economist, I do this every day.
The most active period of the witchcraft trials coincides with a period of lower than average temperature known to climatologists as the "little ice age"...In a time period when the reasons for changes in weather were largely a mystery, people would have searched for a scapegoat in the face of deadly changes in weather patterns. 'Witches' became target for blame because there was an existing cultural framework that both allowed their persecution and suggested that they could control the weather.