Emily Oster

Emily Oster is the JJE Goldman Sachs University Professor of Economics at Brown University, specializing in health economics, statistical methods, and pandemic-era educational recovery. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for parental decision-making.

• Founding CEO of ParentData, a data-driven platform for pregnancy and parenting
• New York Times best-selling author of four books
• Active researcher in public health policy and education economics
• Provides evidence-based guidance through newsletters and media outreach

Her research focuses on:

• Quantifying health risks during pregnancy and early childhood
• Analyzing educational outcomes from pandemic school closures
• Developing statistical methods for external validity in treatment effects
• Addressing behavioral health responses to chronic conditions

Recent publications examine:

• Infant mortality trends and prevention
• Impact of school reopening policies on community health
• Parental decision-making frameworks
• Health behavior changes in response to medical information

Through ParentData, she translates complex research into accessible guidance for caregivers.