Changing Demographic Profile of the United States.

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 the age and sex structure of the U.S.;...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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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 the age and sex structure of the U.S.; and describes the changing profile of major racial groups in 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, the health of the aging population, Federal budget, immigration policy, and the challenges of growing racial and ethnic diversity. Includes tables and graphs.
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