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Barry Schwartz

Barry Schwartz, Ph.D., is a visiting professor at Hass School of Business, UC Berkeley, and the author of The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less (Ecco, 2004).

How to Pick the Right Mix of Work and Parenting

By Yael Schonbrun, Barry Schwartz | November 16, 2022

Should you be a stay-at-home parent? How much should you work? The science of making choices can help you feel happy with your decision.

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How to Pick the Right Mix of Work and Parenting

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