“States with abortion bans may face challenges in attracting and retaining workers, especially younger workers who represent future economic potential,” the paper said. “These population flows and demographic shifts could affect a wide range of economic factors from tax bases to housing markets to the availability of workers in key industries.”

States with strict abortion bans are losing residents, particularly younger people, which could have long-term economic implications.

Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.