The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aging.

Budget--United States.

Budget.

United States.

Occupations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (35 pages, digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.

System Details:

System requirements: PDF reader software.

text file

Summary:

Highlights changes in U.S. demography that have occurred since 1950, and illustrates how these and future trends will reshape the nation through 2050. Examines changes and underlying factors that contribute to population growth in the U.S. Analyzes changes in age and sex structure of the U.S., and describes changing profile of major racial groups in the U.S., including analysis of data on race and Hispanic origin. Discusses policy considerations to adapt to current and projected demographic changes as they relate to work, retirement, pensions; private wealth and income security; health of the aging population; Federal budget; public health, health care, and health spending; immigration policy; and challenges of growing racial and ethnic diversity. Includes tables and graphs.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Jan. 2013). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Changing Demographic Profile of the United States

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