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A demographic perspective on our nation's future / Peter A. Morrison.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Morrison, Peter A.
- Series:
- Documented briefing (Rand Corporation)
- Documented briefing A demographic perspective on our nation's future
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Demographic transition--United States.
- Demographic transition.
- United States--Population--Statistics.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (49 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation, 2001.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Demographic trends in the United States foreshadow major economic and socialchanges. Four major implications emerge: (1) The United States hasexperienced declining birth rates and a maturing age distribution. As the number of older adults increases and the needs of those adults find political expression, national budgetary priorities will likely focus onsuch needs, straining education budgets.
- Contents:
- Preface; SUMMARY; Aims of Presentation; Global Context; U.S. Demographic Context; 1. A Maturing Age Distribution; 2. Impending Generation Gaps; 3. Disparities Tied to Education; 4. A Complex Ethnic Mosaic; Example; Policy Challenges Ahead
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781598753011
- 1598753010
- OCLC:
- 171566898
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