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Is it safe for pregnant women to drink a glass of wine? Should your child get a booster shot if they’ve already had COVID? What is the cost-benefit ratio of visiting grandparents during a pandemic?
On this episode of Beyond the Prescription, Dr. McBride talks with renowned economist, Brown University professor, and bestselling author, Dr. Emily Oster, to not only answer these questions (spoiler alert: it depends), but also to explore the framing around these often complex questions.
As one of the leading voices in health economics—and recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022—Emily takes a data-driven approach to answer the difficult questions on everyone’s mind—especially for parents—in her wildly popular newsletter called ParentData. Her nuanced approach to data-driven decision making has provided a lifeline for the worried and uncertain, especially during the COVID pandemic.
No stranger to uncertainty herself, Emily was forced to overhaul her life plan after unexpectedly being denied tenure. She unpacks this challenging moment with Dr. McBride, and together they explore the ways that data can help anchor our emotions, more appropriately manage risk, and face the unknown with more confidence.
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