Center for the Economics of Reproductive Health2022-03-23T13:24:30-05:00

The Center for the Economics of Reproductive Health

The Center for the Economics of Reproductive Health at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks to advance public understanding and awareness of the link between access to reproductive health care services for women and their long-term economic security and well-being. We conduct original research and policy analysis at the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, and reproductive health to improve economic outcomes, and educational and employment opportunities for all women.

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FDA Approval of First Daily Over the Counter Oral Contraceptive

In a significant milestone for women's reproductive health, this week, the FDA announced its approval for the first daily oral contraceptive in the U.S. without a prescription.

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“A Year After the Overturn of Roe v. Wade, We Are Only Beginning to See the Harm This Cruel Decision Is Inflicting on Women in America”

IWPR Interim President and CEO Daisy Chin-Lor on the One-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs

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New IWPR Poll: For the Class of 2023 in the Northeast, State Abortion Laws are a Key Factor in College Decisions

A recent poll commissioned by IWPR and conducted by Morning Consult found that seventy-six (76) percent of students polled do not want to attend school in a state where abortion is restricted.

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FDA Approval of First Daily Over the Counter Oral Contraceptive

This week, the FDA announced its approval for the first daily oral contraceptive in the U.S. without a prescription. After decades of scientific research on the safety, effectiveness, and overall benefits of the availability of over-the-counter contraceptives for people of all ages, the FDA’s decision [...]

By |July 14, 2023|

“A Year After the Overturn of Roe v. Wade, We Are Only Beginning to See the Harm This Cruel Decision Is Inflicting on Women in America”

For Immediate Release June 23, 2023 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 Statement of Daisy Chin-Lor, Interim President and CEO, Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) Washington, D.C. — On the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision that took away the right to safe and [...]

By |June 23, 2023|

For the Class of 2023 in the NE, State Abortions Laws Are a Key Factor in College Decisions, ACCORDING TO NEW IWPR POLL

State laws banning abortion are becoming a factor for students in the northeast considering attending college out of state. A recent poll commissioned by IWPR and conducted by Morning Consult found that seventy-six (76) percent of students polled do not want to attend school [...]

By |May 9, 2023|

SCOTUS Known for the Overturn of Roe v. Wade Blocks Lower Court Rulings and Preserves Access to Medication Abortion for Millions of American Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2023 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 SCOTUS Known for the Overturn of Roe v. Wade, Blocks Lower Court Rulings and Preserves Access to Medication Abortion for Millions of American Women Washington, D.C. --- The Institute for Women’s Policy Research today released [...]

By |April 21, 2023|
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