This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of lives lost and amount of money spent in post-9/11 wars overseas.
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The Tragedy of Afghanistan (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the amount of U.S. money spent overseas, as well as the number of military lives lost in post-9/11 operations.
In new book, Emily Oster offers tips for family decision-making (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Watson's Trending Globally podcast on which Emily Oster recently appeared to discuss her new book, The Family Firm.
This article cites John Friedman, co-director of Opportunity Insights, on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. employment.
Longest war: Were America's decades in Afghanistan worth it? (commentary by Richard Boucher)
Richard Boucher provided commentary in this article on the Taliban's rise to governance and power in Afghanistan.
Richard Boucher provided commentary in this article on the current state of Afghanistan.
Climate Solutions Lab Affiliate Jan Stockbruegger penned this article describing the options and the role of the International Maritime Organization.
Let's tone down the rhetoric on China and try genuine dialogue (written by Brian Atwood)
Brian Atwood penned this column in The Hill.
Infrastructure drives political messaging for recessed lawmakers (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on how the effectiveness of Democrats' messaging will help determine whether they retain the majority next year.
China Preparing to Recognize Taliban if Kabul Falls: Sources (commentary by Tyler Jost)
Tyler Jost provided commentary in this article on the relationship between the Taliban and the Chinese government.
There is no 'getting back to normal' with climate breakdown (commentary by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth provides commentary in this article stating, "As the IPCC report makes clear, there are now only unknown and unfamiliar alternative futures that we can choose from."
The empty gesture of imposing sanctions on Cuba and Iran (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that external pressure on Cuba and Iran hurts ordinary people and doesn't budge incalcitrant regimes.
Emily Oster: The Family Firm - Data & Early Childhood (interview with Emily Oster)
Emily Oster joins The Ross Kaminsky Show to discuss her new book, The Family Firm.
In this interview, Emily Oster delves into content from her new book, The Family Firm.
Family Business (Emily Oster cited)
This article provides a review for Emily Oster's new book, The Family Firm.
Emily Oster provides commentary in this article, stating her opinion that we will inevitably learn to live with COVID-19 rather than try to eradicate it.
In this interview, Emily Oster delves into her family life and new book, The Family Firm.
Tough lessons from 20 years of antiwar protest (Costs of War report cited)
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.
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."