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“The basic idea that incentives can be used to motivate behavior is a powerful one. It works for employees, and it has a clear place in parenting, as anyone who has tried to potty-train a recalcitrant toddler with sticker rewards knows.”

Quote by Emily Oster

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Emily Oster is an economist known for her academic research in the fields of fertility, family, and child health. Her work focuses on the application of economics to personal decision-making, particularly in the areas of childbirth and parenting. Oster's publications have had a significant impact both in academia and among the general public. more

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