Ones and Tooze How Banning Abortion Affects the Economic Lives of Women
Jun 3, 2022
Discussing the potential economic fallout of restricted abortion access, experts examine how such policies disproportionately affect women's financial stability. They delve into U.S. abortion statistics and the historical context of Roe v. Wade, highlighting societal consequences of changing laws. Additionally, parallels are drawn between today's economic anxieties and the turbulent 1970s, exploring inflation and energy crises. The conversation critiques simplistic views on population growth while mapping the shift in economic ideologies that have shaped the modern landscape.
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Abortion's Impact on Teen Demographics
- Access to abortion significantly reduces teen motherhood and marriages.
- This is backed by research, including a paper by Janet Yellen and George Akerlof.
Racial Disparities in Abortion Impact
- Abortion access disproportionately affects young Black women more than white women.
- It serves as a crucial last-resort birth control, especially for poorer women of color.
Conservative View on Abortion's Economic Impact
- A conservative argument claims legal abortion is the largest American economic event.
- It posits that more population fuels demand, labor supply, and entrepreneurship.