Economist Emily Oster On Rationality and Risk

Jan 13, 2021

Emily Oster, a Brown University economics professor and bestselling author, shares her insights on data-driven parenting. She emphasizes balancing empirical evidence with intuition when making decisions for kids. The conversation touches on societal pressures, especially during the pandemic, and the need for clear public health communication. Oster advocates rethinking traditional advice and recognizing personal limitations in parenting roles. Her engaging approach promotes a more rational, informed style of parenting that resonates well with modern challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Modeling Equality

Emily Oster's parents modeled equality in their parenting.
They alternated cooking days, showcasing shared responsibility.

INSIGHT

Practicing vs. Preaching

Parenting involves embodying beliefs, not just stating them.
It's challenging to consistently live up to one's ideals as a parent.

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On today’s episode, Ryan has a wide-ranging conversation with professor and economist Emily Oster. They talk about how to balance your life with children, how to communicate positive messaging, how the American government handled the pandemic, and more.

Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University, as well as the bestselling author of several books. Her most recent book, Cribsheet, aims to help improve decision making during the early years of parenting.

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