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JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Impact of Ultrasound Laws on the Demand for Abortions by Young Women
Author(s): Mark Gius
Citation: Mark Gius, (2011) "The Impact of Ultrasound Laws on the Demand forAbortions by Young Women," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 12, Iss. 5, pp. 54 - 65
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The purpose of the present study is to determine if laws requiring ultrasounds have any effect on
abortion. Using individual-level data from the NLSY and a sample selection model, results suggest that
ultrasound requirement laws have a negative effect on the abortion decision of a young woman. In
addition to the ultrasound requirement laws, other important determinants of the decision to abort were
marital status, the presence of other children, and urban residence.
