Research conducted by economists from Georgia Institute of Technology and The College of Wooster shows a net loss of 36,000 residents per quarter in 13 states with strict abortion bans post-Dobbs decision.
The loss is particularly pronounced among single-person households, suggesting a trend of younger individuals leaving these states.
Abortion access is tied to economic implications, with women denied abortions facing greater financial strain and dependence on government aid.
States with abortion bans risk long-term economic challenges as they may struggle to attract and retain younger workers.
Many abortion-banning states also fall short on social services, contributing to the attractiveness of their policies for potential residents, especially the youth.