Think Like An Economist

S E51: A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics of Pregnancy, Parenting and the Pandemic

Nov 30, 2021

27:57

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Think Like an Economist

03:07

The Cost Benefit Principle in Medicine?

02:17

Are You a Doctor or an Economist?

03:52

Introduction

2min

Think Like an Economist

3min

The Cost Benefit Principle in Medicine?

2min

Are You a Doctor or an Economist?

4min

How to Navigate the Costs and Benefits in the World of Coved

2min

What's the Difference Between Research and Advocacy?

4min

How Does It Feel Like to Be in the Eye of the Storm?

4min

Did You Have a Pandemic Fear?

3min

Are You a Female Economist?

5min

Emily Oster is one of the most interesting economists in the world, and she uses the tools of economics in everything she does. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explore Emily's thoughts about how economic ideas can provide useful insight for parents and families. This audio course is about how to think like an economist, and Emily models exactly how to do this.

Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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