Kelly Jones, American University
| When |
Mar 23, 2026
from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM |
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| Where | 2208 LeFrak / Online |
| Contact Name | Jennifer Doiron |
| Contact Phone | 301-405-6403 |
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About the Presentation
Given the cost of care, lack of complete insurance coverage, and the potential for travel, out of pocket costs for abortion can be high, leaving many patients unable to afford the care they seek. In response, philanthropic organizations called Abortion Funds (AFs) have, since the 1970s, provided financial assistance for care provision and practical support. Today, AFs play a significant role in abortion provision, reporting over $3.6 million in patient assistance in 2022. We create the first comprehensive data set with information on the operation of more than 100 individual AFs, including annual revenues, from 2009 to 2023. We measure how public events (such as policy changes) affect donations to these organizations, and examine whether it is shocks to abortion access or simply increased social salience that drives these changes.
About the Speaker
Professor Jones is an applied microeconomist who studies the impact of policies and programs related to gender equality and reproductive health. Her areas of focus range from contraception and abortion access, to parental leave policies, to women’s empowerment in Africa. She is currently editing the Oxford Handbook of Fertility and Reproductive Health Economics.
Seminar Format
Location IN PERSON: 2208 LeFrak Hall. We are requesting advanced registration so that we can track capacity. Please use this link to RSVP for in-person attendance.
Location ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Zoom Registration Link. Upon registration, you will receive an automatically generated email with the direct link for the seminar.
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