This book shows the effectiveness of multiregional demography for studying the spatial dynamics
of migration and population redistribution. It examines important questions in demographic
analysis and shows how the techniques of multiregional analysis can lead to answers that
sometimes contradict conventional wisdom. The book reconsiders conclusions reached in the
literature regarding several fundamental common sense demographic questions in migration and
population redistribution including: Is it mostly migration or aging-in-place that has been
driving Florida's elderly population growth? Do the elderly return home after retirement more
than the non-elderly do? Does longer life lead to longer ill-health? Do simple population
projection models outperform complex ones? For each demographic question it reconsiders the
book begins with a simple empirical numerical example and with it illustrates how a uniregional
specification can bias findings to favor a particular and possibly incorrect conclusion. It
then goes on to show how a multiregional analysis can better illuminate the dynamics that
underlie the observed population totals and lead to a more informed conclusion. Offering
insights into the effectiveness of multiregional demography this book serves as a valuable
resource for students and researchers searching for a better way to answer questions in
demographic analysis and population dynamics.¿
