On the relationship between period and cohort mortality
In this paper I explore the formal relationship between period and cohort mortality, focusing on a comparison of measures of mean lifespan. I consider not only the usual measures (life expectancy at birth for time periods and birth cohorts) but also some alternative measures that have been proposed...
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| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2005-11-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol13/11/ |