In a new book, Harris economist Robert Michael breaks down the economics behind life's five most important choices. January 24, 2017 Your choices matter—so why not use social science to make them? That’s the idea behind a new book from Robert Michael, the founding dean of Harris Public Policy and the Eliakim Hastings Moore Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus. His new book is called The Five Life Decisions: How Economic Principles and 18 Million Millennials Can Guide Your Thinking. But is there anything wrong with using data and economics to make choices about your love life, or whether to have children? Michael discusses on the latest episode of Radio Harris. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunes or follow us on SoundCloud! Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris Credential Programs! A Virtual Information Session Tue., April 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM Tariffs, Trade & Tech, Oh My! Gina Raimondo Speaks Tue., April 29, 2025 | 12:30 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center CHICAGO, IL 60637 United States Data and Policy Summer Program (DPSS) Information Session with Alumni Tue., April 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM