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Post Topic: Economics/Politics

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Nov. 11, 2021

7 minute read

What do Claudia Goldin and Emily Ratajkowski Have in Common?

Emily Oster

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Nov. 4, 2021

6 minute read

Should My Kid Get an Allowance?

Emily Oster

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Apr. 26, 2021

10 minute read

Mom Genes and Other Parent Science

Emily Oster

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Jul. 6, 2020

7 minute read

Ableism, Disability, and Love

Emily Oster

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Jun. 1, 2020

5 minute read

Everyday Racism and How to Respond

Emily Oster

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May. 23, 2019

1 minute read

There’s Evidence on How to Raise Children, but Are Parents Listening?

Emily Oster

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Apr. 23, 2019

2 minute read

An Economist's Data-Backed Case for Vaccines

Emily Oster

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Apr. 23, 2019

1 minute read

We Need to Stop Shaming Women for Wanting (or Not Wanting) to Return to Work

Emily Oster

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Jan. 16, 2018

2 minute read

After a Debacle, How California Became a Role Model on Measles

Emily Oster

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Jun. 20, 2017

2 minute read

I Want to Carpe Diem and Travel the World—But Should I Be Saving My Money Instead?

Emily Oster

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May. 4, 2017

2 minute read

My Partner Makes Twice as Much Money as I Do. What’s the Best Way to Split the Rent?

Emily Oster

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Feb. 8, 2017

2 minute read

Is It Better to Buy or Rent? This Economist’s Answer Will Come as a Big Relief

Emily Oster

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Jan. 26, 2017

2 minute read

An Economist Explains Why Trump’s Idea for a 20% Tax on Mexican Imports Would Totally Backfire

Emily Oster

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Aug. 29, 2016

2 minute read

How to Win at College, According to Economics

Emily Oster

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Jul. 5, 2016

2 minute read

An Economist’s Guide to the Unfortunate Logic of Tipping

Emily Oster

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May. 23, 2016

2 minute read

What to Spend on Wedding Gifts?

Emily Oster

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Apr. 19, 2016

2 minute read

Ask An Economist: How Much Money is the Liberal Arts Experience Really Worth?

Emily Oster

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Mar. 22, 2016

2 minute read

Ask Emily: How Do I Separate Fact From Fiction on Cancer Treatments?

Emily Oster

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Dec. 2, 2014

2 minute read

Calorie Counts On Menus Won’t Change What Americans Eat

Emily Oster

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Aug. 19, 2014

2 minute read

Why States Should Aim For 100 Percent Vaccination

Emily Oster

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