Economics

Logic and techniques of demographic analysis. The Lexis diagram. The elimination table. Analysis of generational renewal and extinction. Population structure by sex and age. The age pyramid. The demographic balance. Demographic forecasts. The role of migratory movements. Interrelationships between population dynamics and the economy. Economic impact of migration in countries of departure and arrival.

Basic mathematics Familiarity with spreadsheet

- De Rose A. Rosina A. "Introduzione alla demografia. Analisi e interpretazione delle dinamiche di popolazione", Egea, Milano, 2022. - Letture consigliate dal docente

The course includes lectures to transfer the main contents of the course and seminars with external witnesses to stimulate a more focused reflection on specific socio-demographic issues. An intense practical activity is foreseen, also with the aid of IT tools, for learning statistical and demographic analysis techniques and for navigating between data sources.

There is no obligation to attend, but participation in the statistical-demographic laboratory activities is strongly recommended

The exam takes place in written form and consists of two parts: 1) exercises aimed at evaluating the skills acquired in the acquisition and processing of statistical and demographic data 2) Answers and short comments to 3 questions, aimed at assessing the level of learning and in-depth analysis of the issues addressed during the course

The course includes lectures to transfer the main contents of the course and seminars with external witnesses to stimulate a more focused reflection on specific socio-demographic issues. An intense practical activity is foreseen, also with the aid of IT tools, for learning statistical and demographic analysis techniques and for navigating between data sources.