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OverviewPopulation Dynamics fills the gap between the classical supply-side population theory of Malthus and the modern demand-side theory of economic demography. In doing so, author Cyrus Chu investigates specifically the dynamic macro implications of various static micro family economic decisions. Holding the characteristic composition of the macro population to always be an aggregate result of some corresponding individual micro decision, Chu extends his research on the fertility-related decisions of families to an analysis of other economic determinations. Within this framework, Chu studies the income distribution, attitude composition, job structure, and aggregate savings and pensions of the population. While in some cases a micro-macro connection is easily established under regular behavioral assumptions, in several chapters Chu enlists the mathematical tool of branching processes to determine the connection. Offering a wealth of detail, this book provides a balanced discussion of background motivation, theoretical characterization, and empirical evidence in an effort to bring about a renewal in the economic approach to population dynamics. This welcome addition to the research and theory of economic demography will interest professional economists as well as professors and graduate students of economics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C. Y. Cyrus Chu (C. T. Lien Professor of Economics, C. T. Lien Professor of Economics, National Taiwan University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 16.20cm Weight: 0.531kg ISBN: 9780195121582ISBN 10: 0195121589 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 22 October 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn innovative study with clearly presented work which provides a useful contribution to the development of economic thought in this field - Aslib book guide, Vol 64 No. 5 May 1999 ...this book has a great deal to offer a variety of different audiences....Macroeconomists may uncover new ways of looking at the complex interrelationships between population growth and economic development. Readers from many backgrounds will enjoy the clear and engaging style of the writing and be stimulated by the breadth of ideas discussed. --Journal of Political Economy Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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