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Mentioned in 16 episodes
The Family Firm
Book • 2021
In 'The Family Firm', Emily Oster uses her background as an economist and business school professor to provide a framework for parents to make informed decisions about their children's education, health, extracurricular activities, and independence.
The book introduces the 'Family Firm Toolbox', which includes the 'Four F's': Framing the Question, Fact-Finding, Final Decision, and Follow-Up.
Oster emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to family decision-making, drawing parallels between managing a business and managing a family.
The book covers various topics such as choosing the right school, encouraging a healthy diet, and navigating day-to-day family logistics, all with a focus on reducing stress and making better decisions.
The book introduces the 'Family Firm Toolbox', which includes the 'Four F's': Framing the Question, Fact-Finding, Final Decision, and Follow-Up.
Oster emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to family decision-making, drawing parallels between managing a business and managing a family.
The book covers various topics such as choosing the right school, encouraging a healthy diet, and navigating day-to-day family logistics, all with a focus on reducing stress and making better decisions.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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Kara Swisher while discussing the challenges faced by parents during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kara Swisher while discussing the challenges faced by parents during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Emily Oster as her third book, focusing on parenting older children and incorporating decision-making tools.
Emily Oster as her third book, focusing on parenting older children and incorporating decision-making tools.
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Kelly Nolan while discussing the decision of whether to hold her youngest daughter back from school.
Kelly Nolan while discussing the decision of whether to hold her youngest daughter back from school.
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Emily Oster 's new book, discussed as a guide to better decision-making in family life by applying business principles.
Emily Oster on the Family Firm
