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“Because economics is all about optimising, doing the best you can with what you have - it's usually the first place you should look for answers if you want to maximise your happiness.”

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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