The study of populations and their effects on energy and the environment has become increasingly important to both the private sector and government. RAND demographers—experts in fields such as economics, statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, population and migration, and labor markets—conduct multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research and host annual conferences and demography workshops to help solve real-world problems.
While attention is focused on efforts to make the world go green, the world is also changing dramatically because it is going gray. People over age 65 are starting to outnumber those under 16 in many countries, write Jonathan Grant and Stijn Hoorens.
These proceedings summarize the discussion at a July 2011 workshop convened to examine how trends in four areas -- the economy, demographics, the workplace, and lifestyles -- will affect the poor and vulnerable in America in the coming decade.
Almost 1 percent of the British population has a gambling problem that can affect their families, communities, and themselves. The Responsible Gambling Fund commissioned RAND Europe to 'map the gap' between the available evidence base on gambling-related harm and information needed to inform policy.
Mexican citizens are living longer and overall have experienced an improvement in the quality of life compared to that of prior generations. However, the demographic transition in Mexico, combined with the lack of formal sources of income in retirement, places many older persons in a state of financial insecurity.
Describes the income security, health status, and health care coverage of older persons in Mexico and presents policy recommendations that may lead to increased old-age income security and health in Mexico.
Describes the income security, health status, and health care coverage of older persons in Mexico and presents policy recommendations that may lead to increased old-age income security and health in Mexico (Spanish-language version).
Describes the income security, health status, and health care coverage of older persons in Mexico and presents policy recommendations that may lead to increased old-age income security and health in Mexico (Spanish-language version).
A projection of working-age populations through 2050 informs an analysis of how demographics influence manpower, national income and expenditures, and human capital—and how changes in these factors may affect the ability of states to carry out military missions.
The post-war trend of falling birth rates has been reversed across Europe. However, despite an increasing emphasis on family and fertility policies in Europe, this recent development involves social, cultural, and economic factors more than individual policy interventions.
An assessment of likely demographic and economic challenges in the Arab world through 2020—such as population growth rates and continued global oil production—provides a better-informed platform on which to build U.S. defense planning and policy.
Considers more demographic and local water-availability factors than most reports linking demography to water resources. Focuses on conditions in developing countries, where these factors intersect with the fewest socioeconomic resources to mediate.
Examines the interrelations between European government policies and demographic trends and behaviour, and assesses which policies can prevent or mitigate the adverse consequences of current low fertility and population ageing.
Demographic shifts are a cause, an effect, and a forerunner of geopolitical shocks and transformations. Examining these shifts is an important step in any strategic assessment of the global security environment.
A RAND-sponsored workshop on Demography and National Security in Paris in November 2000 brought together French, American, and other European demographers; senior representatives from the French Ministry of Defense; and researchers, economists, and experts in geopolitics.
Using a question-and-answer framework, this book discusses the impact immigration has had on the state's demography, economy, people, and institutions, drawing lessons for California's future as well as for other states and the nation.
This is a collection of 20 case studies prepared by a group of demographers; professors of economics, sociology, population studies, business, and marketing; and research analysts interested in understanding a world of changing demographics.
This guidebook offers case studies of important applications of applied demography in government planning, long-term corporate strategy, forecasting, human-resource management and marketing.
The representation and empowerment of ethnic and racial minorities has emerged as a significant public policy issue, and one whose importance will broaden in the future. Demography is at the heart of this issue, which flows fundamentally from the siz...
This paper reviews the use of surname analysis for identifying persons of Hispanic or Asian origin, based on surnames distinctive of each group.
The Pittsburgh region's economy and demography have changed radically over the past several decades, with resulting changes in the demands placed on the work-related educational system. This study describes and analyzes these changes, ...
Applied demography comprises many applications that draw on demographers' familiarity with census data and ability to adapt their knowledge to business and public sector concerns. This paper offers an overview of the field's current scope, evolution,...
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