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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Grembi, Veronica author Bertoli, Paola author Llaneza, Catalina author Vall Castelló, Judit author 2021-03-23T16:32:24Z 2023-11-30T06:10:24Z 2020-11 2021-03-23T16:32:25Z Using data from Spain, we show the impact of significant health-sector budget cuts introduced in 2012 on the rates of cesarean sections and on infant health outcomes at birth, which we use as a proxy for the quality of birth centers. Exploiting a difference-in-differences fixed-effects approach at the hospital level, we estimate a 3% increase in C-sections as a result of the budget restrictions, with no significant consequences on health outcomes at birth. Given the additional evidence in the literature on the negative short- and long-term effects of non-medically indicated C-sections, our paper provides important policy implications for population health. Crisis econòmiques Política d'austeritat Salut pública Infants Dèficit públic Depressions Austerity policy Public health Children Budget deficits How budget cuts increase inappropriate health care and infant health outcomes