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John M. Shandra, PhD, Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 655 Belle Terre Road #3, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, 617-794-2810, jshandra@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

This study presents cross-national models of infant mortality. In doing so, I test hypotheses drawn from four different theoretical perspectives using panel regression for a sample of 100 nations. My preliminary results replicate the findings of prior research in that gross national product reduces infant mortality. In subsequent analyses, I include interaction terms that suggest economic dependency relationships based upon exports, multinational corporations, and international financial institutions increase infant mortality more in repressive nations than in democratic nations. I conclude with some brief policy recommendations, implications for theory, and directions for future research.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will

• recognize some of the global economic forces shaping infant mortality.
• recognize that opposing theoretical perspectives of infant mortality are often related to each other in a meaningful way.

Keywords: Infant Mortality,

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No