Date of Award
12-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Legacy Department
Economics
Committee Chair/Advisor
Mroz, Thomas
Committee Member
Maloney , Michael
Committee Member
Sauer , Raymond
Abstract
This study examines variation in infant mortality rate (IMR) between black and white populations. Data were drawn from CDC Birth Cohort Linked Birth Infant Data for 2004. Author examined numerous socioeconomic factors that could explain the gap in IMR between two races. Each potential factor was examined separately before introducing into a complete model. The proposed model explains about 11 percentage points in difference between groups, and showed factors that can be affected by change in public policy, play statistically significant role in IMR disparity. We can look at the IMR as a socioeconomic indicator that highlights both negative and positive developments in society.
Recommended Citation
Krasikov, Alex, "Socioeconomic Determinants of Infant Mortality Rate Disparities" (2010). All Theses. 1021.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/1021