Developments in demographic forecasting

by KEILMAN, Nico Mazzuco, Stefano

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Full title :Developments in demographic forecasting / Stefano Mazzuco, Nico Keilman, editors

Summary

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.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Springer
Place of Publication:Cham
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (261 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9783030424725, 3030424723
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-42472-5
oclc:on1202453421
LC Classification:HB849.4
Dewey Decimal:304.6

Subjects

Analyse démographique Démographie -- Prévision Demography -- Forecasting Demography -- Statistical methods Population & demography Population forecasting Prévision démographique Social research & statistics SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Demography SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Statistics