Using administrative data from Denmark (1995-2009) we find that maternal educationsignificantly determines IVF success (live birth). Compared with high school dropouts,patients with a college (high school) degree have a 24% (16%) higher chance of attaininga live birth through IVF. Our explorations of the mechanisms underlying the educationgradient rule out financial considerations, clinic characteristics, and medical conditions.Instead, we argue that the education gradient in IVF reflects educational disparities in theadoption of the IVF technology. These results are important because women’s career andfertility choices are likely to be influenced by the determinants of IVF success.
Educational Disparities in the Battle Against Infertility:Evidence from IVF Success
Iorio, Daniela;
2017
Abstract
Using administrative data from Denmark (1995-2009) we find that maternal educationsignificantly determines IVF success (live birth). Compared with high school dropouts,patients with a college (high school) degree have a 24% (16%) higher chance of attaininga live birth through IVF. Our explorations of the mechanisms underlying the educationgradient rule out financial considerations, clinic characteristics, and medical conditions.Instead, we argue that the education gradient in IVF reflects educational disparities in theadoption of the IVF technology. These results are important because women’s career andfertility choices are likely to be influenced by the determinants of IVF success.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
