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Emily Oster
Emily Oster is an associate professor of economics at Brown University. She is the author of "Expecting Better," a data-driven guide to pregnancy. Send Emily your questions at askemily@qz.com.
ASK EMILYI want to carpe diem and travel the world—but should I be saving my money instead?Quartz • June 20, 2017
ASK EMILYMy partner makes twice as much money as I do. What’s the best way to split the rent?Quartz • May 4, 2017
ASK EMILYThe most useful language for English speakers to learn, according to an economistQuartz • March 27, 2017
ASK EMILYIs it better to buy or rent? This economist’s answer will come as a big reliefQuartz • February 8, 2017
SCRATCH THATAn economist explains why Trump’s idea for a 20% tax on Mexican imports would totally backfireQuartz • January 26, 2017
ASK EMILYHow to win at college, according to economicsQuartz • August 29, 2016
COUGH IT UPAn economist’s guide to the unfortunate logic of tippingQuartz • July 5, 2016
GIFT GUIDEAsk an Economist: I traveled all the way to my friend’s wedding–can that be my gift?Quartz • May 24, 2016
HIGHER EDAsk an economist: How much money is the liberal arts experience really worth?Quartz • April 19, 2016
RESOURCESAsk Emily: How do I separate fact from fiction on cancer treatments?Quartz • March 22, 2016