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Martha Bailey proposes changes to Title X that would increase the affordability of contraception for low-income Americans. A randomized control trial suggests that these changes would increase use of preferred contraceptive methods, reduce unplanned pregnancies, and generate savings for taxpayers.

Issue OverviewOver the past century, economic historians estimate that improved health accounted for about one third of overall GDP per capita growth of developed economies. In fact, better health and aligned investment could add $12 trillion to global GDP in 2040—an 8 percent boost, or 0.4 percent a year faster growth.Conversely, underinvestment in public health infrastructure and cuts to public health interventions can generate billions in additional cost burden across household, state, ...