Emily Oster

Professional Experience 

Emily Oster is a Professor of Economics at Brown University. She holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard. Prior to being at Brown she was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Booth School. In addition to her academic work, Oster has written two books we love. Expecting Better analyzes the data behind many common pregnancy rules, and aims to improve decision-making for pregnant women. Cribsheet does the same for early childhood — what does the evidence really say on breastfeeding, co-sleeping or potty training?

Education

• Harvard University

Credentials and Certifications

• Doctor of Philosophy- PhD, Economics
• Bachelor's degree, Economics

Articles Authored

• The Data on Back Sleeping During Pregnancy
• Q&A With Emily Oster
• Should I Have a Second Child?