Applied Demography: An Introduction to Basic Concepts, Methods, and Data.

TLDR

Applied demography examines basic and secondary demographic variables and their socio‑economic links, drawing on diverse data sources. The book outlines general and specialized demographic measures for applied analysis. The authors anticipate continued growth and relevance of applied demography in future research.

Abstract

Part 1 Introduction: the characteristics of applied demography. Part 2 Basic concepts of applied demography: the basic demographic variables secondary demographic and related socio-economic variables. Part 3 The sources of demographic data for applied analysis: sources of data on basic demographic variables sources of data on secondary demographic and related variables. Part 4 Methods for applied demographic analysis: general demographic measures for applied analysis specialized measures for demographic analysis. Part 5 Conclusion: the future of applied demography.