Emily Oster

Professor:Economics

Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and author of the ParentData newsletter. Her most recent book is "The Family Firm."

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The Heinz Influence In Pittsburgh

Bloomberg Opinion

How It Became Taboo to Tell Your Kid ‘Good Job’

Praising children’s effort, not their outcome or ability, has become a parenting rule. It’s a sign of data-driven advice going too far.

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

OpinionEmily Oster

How It Became Taboo to Tell Your Kid ‘Good Job’

Praising children’s effort, not their outcome or ability, has become a parenting rule. It’s a sign of data-driven advice going too far.

The Heinz Influence In Pittsburgh

September 15, 2020

September 15, 2020

OpinionEmily Oster

Work From Home Is Ending. But the Pandemic Is Still Here.

Return-to-the-office plans suggest employers expect we’ll just have to get used to living with Covid-19.

Employees Return To Office As Virus Safety Precautions In Place

July 13, 2020

July 13, 2020

OpinionEmily Oster

Working Parents Don’t Have to Panic Over Part-Time School

Creative solutions for keeping your kids busy (and maybe even learning).

Sydney Mother Balances Work And Home Schooling During Coronavirus Lockdown