Summary
A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that property crime increased in Texas after a 2013 law led to the closure of many abortion clinics. The study suggests a possible link between reduced abortion access and higher crime rates.
Key Facts
- A law in 2013 led to the closure of half of Texas's abortion clinics.
- The National Bureau of Economic Research conducted a study on this issue.
- The study found an increase in property crime in Texas after these closures.
- Property crime includes theft and burglary.
- The study refers to this situation as a "natural experiment."
- A "natural experiment" means researchers use real-world situations to study cause and effect.
- No changes were noted in other types of crime.
- The law's impact was studied over an extended period.
