Post Reports The economics of abortion access
May 4, 2022
Caitlin Myers, an economist at Middlebury College and expert on the economic consequences of abortion access, discusses her vital research on the potential long-term impacts of denying abortions. She emphasizes how such denials can affect women's economic futures and opportunities for decades. Myers also highlights the historical disparities in abortion access across socioeconomic classes and critiques stereotypes surrounding those seeking the procedure. Finally, she addresses the implications of recent FDA policy changes on medication abortion accessibility.
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Economics of Abortion
- Economists can offer objective evidence on the causal effects of abortion policy.
- This evidence demonstrates abortion access' substantial impact on people's lives.
Pre-Roe Abortion Access
- Before Roe v. Wade, some states like New York and California had legalized abortion.
- Women from other states traveled to these states for safe abortions, highlighting inequalities in access.
Abortion Demographics
- Most abortion seekers are not young or childless, but adult women, often low-income, already mothers.
- Many face disruptive life events like job loss or relationship breakdowns.