Any Quote by Emily Oster

Economists actually disagree about whether there are significant economic returns from attending an elite college versus a less-selective one.

— Emily Oster

Young women who live in areas with high maternal mortality change their behavior less in response to HIV than young women who live in…

— Emily Oster

“So why did my conclusions differ from theirs? At least two reasons. One is overinterpretation of flawed studies. But the bigger thing, I think,…

— Emily Oster

How much is an hour of your time worth? It's worth whatever wage you would get if you spent that hour working. If you…

— Emily Oster

Even though it is the case that poverty is linked to AIDS, in the sense that Africa is poor and they have a lot…

— Emily Oster

Education campaigns ... may not be enough, at least not alone. If people have no incentive to avoid AIDS on their own, even if…

— Emily Oster

Even if you are planning a birth with an epidural, the evidence suggests that a doula can help make things go much more smoothly.

— Emily Oster

I think that there's a real sense in which pregnancy should be something that you do with your doctor, but I think that for…

— Emily Oster

I am extremely devoted to Amazon Prime - which offers speedier free deliveries, free movie streaming and other benefits for an annual fee -…

— Emily Oster

Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage.

— Emily Oster

If you asked me which gives me more joy, my work or my family, there is no question that it's my family. Hands down.…

— Emily Oster

The main concern with a very large baby is difficulty in delivery.

— Emily Oster