Emily Oster

CEO, ParentData

Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, she went on to pursue research in health economics and is now a professor of economics at Brown University. As a mom of two, Emily was inspired by her own pregnancy and the lack of clear information to guide her decisions. She decided to use her expertise in reviewing and analyzing data to help other parents navigate these topics. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Unexpected, and The Family Firm.

Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, she went on to pursue research in health economics and is now a professor of economics at Brown University. As a mom of two, Emily was inspired by her own pregnancy and the lack of clear information to guide her decisions. She decided to use her expertise in reviewing and analyzing data to help other parents navigate these topics. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Unexpected, and The Family Firm.

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A medical registrar talking to some students during a seminar at the hospital.

Apr. 22, 2021

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Apr. 15, 2021

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A baby sucks their thumb while sleeping on their back in a crib.

Apr. 12, 2021

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Covid-19 rapid antigen tests arranged in a pattern on a yellow background.

Apr. 6, 2021

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Parent cooks food at a gas stove while holding a baby.

Mar. 19, 2021

8 minute read

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Mar. 15, 2021

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Covid-19 rapid antigen tests arranged in a pattern on a yellow background.

Mar. 8, 2021

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