Developments in Demographic Forecasting
by
 
Mazzuco, Stefano

Title
Developments in Demographic Forecasting

Author
Mazzuco, Stefano

ISBN
9783030424725

Personal Author
Mazzuco, Stefano

Publication Information
Springer Nature 2020

Physical Description
1 electronic resource (258 p.)

Abstract
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.

Subject Term
Population & demography
 
Social research & statistics

Added Author
Keilman, Nico
 
Mazzuco, Stefano

Electronic Access
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