Developments in Demographic Forecasting (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

This open access book presents new developments in the field of demographic forecasting, covering both mortality, fertility and migration. For each component emerging methods to forecast them are presented. Moreover, instruments for forecasting evaluation are provided. Bayesian models, nonparametric models, cohort approaches, elicitation of expert opinion, evaluation of probabilistic forecasts are some of the topics covered in the book. In addition, the book is accompanied by complementary material on the web allowing readers to practice with some of the ideas exposed in the book. Readers are encouraged to use this material to apply the new methods to their own data. The book is an important read for demographers, applied statisticians, as well as other social scientists interested or active in the field of population forecasting. Professional population forecasters in statistical agencies will find useful new ideas in various chapters.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis, 49
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Stefano Mazzuco • Nico Keilman
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	258
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-042471-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-042471-5
Barcode:	9783030424718

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