This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of Afghan civilians who have died in post-9/11 wars.
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Tyler Jost provided commentary in this article stating, "I think that for the Party, demonstrating excellence at the [Olympics] showcases how far China has come as a nation, and the kind of achievements that it has made. From that perspective, it is a kind of signal of its improved international status."
What are the parallels between parenting and running a business? (interview with Emily Oster)
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses her new book with podcast host Amy Scott.
Can data make better parents? (interview with Emily Oster)
In this podcast interview, Emily Oster discusses the backlash to her advocacy of re-opening schools during the pandemic, what damage a year out of the classroom means for pupils, and her top piece of parenting advice.
A data-driven approach to parenting (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Emily Oster's new book, The Family Firm, and references an upcoming interview with MPR News.
A Near Press Blackout in Afghanistan (Costs of War report cited)
This article mentions the Costs of War project at Watson.
Leaders drive infrastructure deal, bypass committee chairmen (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller offered commentary in this article.
In this podcast, Stephen Kinzer tells the story of Sidney Gottlieb's role in the CIA's search for the perfect mind-control technique.
The Big Question: Can Data Make You a Better Parent? (interview with Emily Oster)
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses different approaches to parenting - including some mentioned in her new book The Family Firm.
The Delta variant & the future of post-COVID education (podcast interview with Emily Oster)
Emily Oster appeared in this podcast segment to discuss data points around the future of post-COVID education.
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson and includes the four deceased police officers who were present at the January 6, 2021 insurrection as casualties of war.
Breaking the cycle of bad behaviour on the roads (commentary by Cathy Lutz)
Cathy Lutz offered commentary on the culture of the automobile and its effect on daily life, including the politics around bicycle infrastructure.
Lucrative fundraising points to small but strong Republican anti-Trump resistance (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller is cited in this article stating, "Whatever the polls say, whatever the voting base is, who is actually fueling the Republicans in terms of campaign contributions? You're seeing a distinct split."
China's unavoidable financial rise (Arvind Subramanian cited)
This article references writings and research by Arvind Subramanian.
This article is an excerpt from Emily Oster's new book, The Family Firm.
How to Avoid the Worst Parenting Mistake (interview with Emily Oster)
This interview with Emily Oster focuses on content in her new book, The Family Firm, which was released on August 3rd.
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses decision-making content for parents in her new book, The Family Firm.
A smarter way to make decisions about your kids (written by Emily Oster)
Emily Oster wrote an opinion piece focused on science-backed parenting choices, adapted in part from her book "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years."
Emily Oster is interviewed in this article on her day-to-day schedule, family life, and career.
Stephen Kinzer provided commentary in this article stating, "If there ever is the need for the U.S. to develop a bioweapon, it would certainly be made in Fort Detrick. That's the only place where it could be made. That's where all the scientists are; that's where all the toxins are."
In this video, Shalinee Sharma references John Friedman and the Opportunity Insights team.
Suicide stalks 'war on terror' veterans (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War project housed at Watson.
This story on changes to the Common Application references research by Jayanti Owens, who found in a study that different treatment from teachers accounts for roughly half of the Black / white racial gap in-school suspensions and expulsions.
The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years — New Book by Emily Oster
Additional news coverage for Emily Oster's new book, Family Firm: The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years.
Emily Oster says you should run your family like a business. Does that work in 2021 — or ever? (Emily Oster cited)
This book review covers "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years" by Emily Oster.
America has its own virus secrets (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this column on how the U.S. military's long history of biological research complicates the quest to clear up what really happened in Wuhan.
Through a glass darkly (written by Omer Bartov)
Omer Bartov penned this article on WWII and Nazi Germany based on a recent series of welldocumented studies.
This article includes commentary from Stephen Kinzer on Fort Detrick.
This article mentions Mark Blyth as one of the 17 new members of Scotland's Council of Economic Advisers.
Connecting classrooms to Congress (Jonathan Collins cited)
A new civic education project for California high schoolers draws on the research of Jonathan Collins, who designs studies that show the value of incorporating elements of deliberation into school district and school-level decision-making.
Concerns hang over US research site (commentary by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer in China Daily, "A deep investigation of everything that happened at Fort Detrick would be interesting indeed, but difficult for reasons of secrecy."
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of people killed and displaced by post-9/11 war violence.
Ilhan Omar Demands Answers After First Somalia Airstrike of Biden Era (Neta Crawford cited)
This article cites Neta Crawford and the Costs of War project at Watson in relation to the number of civilians killed in 24 separate U.S. attacks in the first nine months of last year.
What does it mean to be Indian? (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney penned this column arguing that a definition centered on being Hindu and Hindi-speaking threatens to override a superordinate civic identity underlined by the Constitution.
This feature delves into Emily Oster's emergence as an integral voice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
US and allies redeploying strategic assets, sight set on China's rise (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the amount of money spent by the United States on post-9/11 wars, according to the Costs of War project at Watson.
It's OK to love the Olympics (Deborah Gordon cited)
This article cites Deborah Gordon and her opinion that "the most urgent focus is preventing climate change, not accommodating it."
Iraq needs to rebuild after war, experts say (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson.
Why helping fragile states serves America's best interests (written by Brian Atwood)
Brian Atwood penned this article on why the United States should consider lending a hand to fragile countries in need.
Deep investigation into Fort Detrick would be "interesting," says expert (commentary by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer is cited and offers commentary in this article on CIA mind control.
Communication around masks is still terrible (commentary by Rob Blair)
This article includes previous commentary from Rob Blair.
In this podcast drawing on his book "Poisoner in Chief," Stephen Kinzer discusses the CIA and evolution of U.S. foreign policy.
Stephen Kinzer appeared on this podcast episode, the second in a series on World War II titled 'Letters and Politics.'
Professor Mark Blyth Part 1 (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode to discuss his perspectives on the politics and economics of Scottish independence.
The Birth of the American Empire: Part I (interview with Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer appears as a guest on this radio show for a conversation on the beginning of the United States serving as an imperial power.
In this radio segment, Arvind Subramanian discusses the likely undercount of COVID-19 deaths in India.
Why we need to count the Covid dead (co-authored by Arvind Subramanian)
Arvind Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Watson Institute, co-authored this opinion piece arguing that confronting the scale of the tragedy will help India draw lessons and etch them deep into the nation's collective consciousness.
Is the United States Done Being the World's Cop? (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of people killed and displaced in post-9/11 wars, as well as the total estimated cost.