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Assistant Professor of Economics
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William Jergins is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His research focuses on the intersection of social factors and economic outcomes, with recent publications exploring the influence of culture on son preference among immigrants to the United States. He has also investigated the relationship between gender equity and the gender gap in STEM fields, as well as the impact of medical marijuana laws on labor market outcomes. Further research examines gender equity in relation to smoking behavior. Jergins' work contributes to understanding how societal norms and policy changes affect individual choices and broader economic trends.
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- h-index: 3
- Publications: 7
- Citations: 20
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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