University of Colorado Boulder · Social ScienceReproductive Equity Research Lab
Amanda Jean Stevenson · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Amanda Stevenson’s lab focuses on understanding the social and economic impacts of reduced access to contraception. Their research examines how changes in contraceptive availability affect women's fertility and economic opportunities throughout their lives. By analyzing data from a major policy change in Texas, the lab aims to inform policy debates on reproductive health and its implications for women's socioeconomic status.
contraceptionfertilityeconomic outcomespolicy impactwomen's healthsocial sciences
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the causal impact of reduced contraceptive access on fertility rates in Texas.
AIM 02Assess the effects of decreased access to contraception on women's economic outcomes.
AIM 03Examine how reductions in contraceptive access affect human capital accumulation over time.
AIM 04Explore disparities in impacts based on age, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysislongitudinal studiesstatistical modelingsurvey designGIS mappingquantitative research methodsprogram evaluationcoding for data integrationpolicy analysis
Output against the department
Publications55bottom 19% of dept.62nd of 77
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Citations1.8kbottom 36% of dept.49th of 77
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