Economist & Author

Emily Oster

Professor of economics at Brown University. Author of Expecting Better and Cribsheet. Uses data to challenge conventional parenting wisdom.

Known For

Expecting BetterCribsheetData-driven parenting

Canon

Physical Exercise Is the Single Most Effective Lifestyle Intervention

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Sobriety as a Life Force Multiplier

Episodes

#The #1 Parenting Mistake That Causes Unnecessary StressApr 13, 2026 #Emily Oster on the Power of Nuance in Public HealthDec 30, 2024