The Economics of Parenting, with Emily Oster

The Economics of Parenting, with Emily Oster

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A few months ago, the oil market looked pretty serene. But the US-Iran war has upended global supplies and pushed energy security to the top of the policy agenda. Importers have realised they need to diversify their energy sources. What role will renewables have to play? And woul ...  Show more

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