economics of abortion

Abortion has been an ongoing issue in the United States in recent history. There is a constant debate between pro-choice and pro-life issues. People for pro-choice argue that it should be up to the individual to decide whether or not an abortion is right for them. On the other hand, pro-life supporters argue that a fetus is a human being, and that abortion is murder. The debate has focused primarily on these two arguments, but …

…abortions, decreasing the amount of unwanted children, which can put a strain on the country's resources. Ignoring the debate between pro-choice and pro-life, aggregate social utility is maximized when abortion is legal, and funding is provided for individuals who cannot afford an abortion otherwise. Sources- 1)National Abortion & Reproductive Rights Action League; www.naral.org 3)"The Economics of Abortion" by Father Jerome Pilon, Catholic Post, 05/98 4)"Fact Sheet: Economics of Abortion," National Abortion Federation, www.prochoice.org