Why abortion referendums are also about the economy
Briefly

Janet Yellen emphasized at a Senate hearing that reproductive health access has allowed women to achieve educational and career advancements, enhancing their earnings potential and family planning.
Yellen's testimony highlighted that restrictions on abortion access heighten the likelihood of women falling into poverty, which can also adversely affect their children's well-being.
Claudia Goldin's landmark research indicates that reproductive choice has been pivotal in increasing women's workforce participation, fundamentally altering their economic roles in society.
Senator Tim Scott criticized the economic framing of abortion rights by arguing that personal experiences shouldn't intertwine with economic reasoning on life and poverty issues.
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