Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage. Emily Oster childcomplicateconcern Change image and share on social
Feminists of my mother's generation argued that both mom and dad should work a little less and each do some of the household chores. My parents, for example, split everything 50/50. Even though my father is a terrible cook, he still made dinner exactly half the time. Emily Oster arguechorecook share on social
Economists actually disagree about whether there are significant economic returns from attending an elite college versus a less-selective one. Emily Oster attendcollegedisagree Change image and share on social
When I meet people on airplanes and they find out I'm an economist, they usually ask about stock tips. Emily Oster airplaneeconomistfind Change image and share on social
Young women who live in areas with high maternal mortality change their behavior less in response to HIV than young women who live in areas with low maternal mortality. Emily Oster areabehaviorchange Change image and share on social
The biggest food-related risk in pregnancy is listeria. It's a dangerous bacteria, to which pregnant women are especially susceptible, that can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. Emily Oster bacteriumbigdangerous Change image and share on social
I travel a fair amount, read on the plane, and I read fast. Emily Oster amountfairfast Change image and share on social
You work hard for your income, and that hard work is what fuels the economy. Emily Oster economyfuelhard Change image and share on social
I am extremely devoted to Amazon Prime - which offers speedier free deliveries, free movie streaming and other benefits for an annual fee - but I don't think it is great for groceries. Emily Oster amazonannualbenefit Change image and share on social
I tell my micro students everything I teach them is important, but the truth is that some things are more useful than others, and opportunity cost is near the top. Emily Oster costimportantmicro Change image and share on social