ECONOMICS AND CHOICE: The Economics of Abortion
U.S. ABORTION ECONOMICS FACTS
- Before 1973, ileegal abortions cost between $3500 - $4500 while after 1973, a leagal abortion cost only about $300
- Before 1973, ,000 women were admitted yearly to American hospitals with complications resulting from illegal abortions & more than 1000 died
- After 1973, less than 1% of all abortions resulted in complications with no deaths