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Aug 2021
52m 40s

77 Emily Oster

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East
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This week on Couple Things, we dive into a fascinating conversation with professor and author, Emily Oster. She touches on all things parenting with a mindset of pairing data with personal preferences. You're not going to want to miss this one! You can follow Emily on Instagram here ▶ Emily Oster Emily's new book "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Bet ... Show More
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