William Jergins
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Assistant Professor of Economics
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William Jergins' research investigates the intersection of social factors and health outcomes, with a particular focus on gender equity and demographic influences on behavior and policy. His work has examined the impact of culture on son preference among immigrants to the United States and explored the relationship between gender equity and the gender gap in STEM fields. Jergins has also studied the effects of marijuana legalization on labor market outcomes and analyzed gender equity in relation to smoking behavior. More recently, his research has addressed the implications of early-term abortion bans on sex selection, particularly in the context of the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision.
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- h-index: 3
- Publications: 7
- Citations: 23
Selected Publications
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Early-term abortion bans and sex selection after Dobbs v Jackson (2026)
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Gender equity and male and female smoking behavior (2024)
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Gender equity and the gender gap in STEM: is there really a paradox? (2023)
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The effect of marijuana on labour market outcomes:evidence from medical marijuana laws (2021)
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Culture and son preference: Evidence from immigrants to the United States (2021)
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- Early-term abortion bans and sex selection after Dobbs v Jackson
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