The Demographic Transition

Galor, Oded (2006): The Demographic Transition.

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of dominating theories of the demographic transition.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Demographic Transition, quantity-quality trade-off, human capital, growth
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J1 - Demographic Economics > J11 - Demographic Trends, Macroeconomic Effects, and Forecasts; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O4 - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

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