Demography and the Economy

by John B. Shoven

Demographics is a vital field of study for understanding social and economic change and it has attracted attention in recent years as concerns have grown over the aging populations of developed nations. Demographic studies help make sense of key aspects of the economy, offering insight into trends in fertility, mortality, immigration, and labor force participation, as well as age, gender, and race specific trends in health and disability.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226754723
• ISBN13: 9780226754727
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"