In this episode, we dive into Joyce, Tan, and Zhang, published in the Journal of Health Economics in 2013, which explores the effects of abortion legalization in the United States around the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. We discuss the availability of abortion services pre- and post-Roe, using rediscovered data from New York in 1971 and 1972.

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00:00 Introduction to Abortion Legalization in the US

00:27 Motivation Behind the Study

01:24 Key Contributions and Data Sources

01:49 Supply Shocks and Natural Experiments

02:37 Detailed Findings and Results

03:57 Implications and Key Takeaways

04:35 Conclusion and Further Reading

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