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Demographic consequences of migration trends in Puerto Rico: 1950-1980
International Migration (Geneva, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1984
Abstract:
"This paper examines the evolution and changes in migration patterns [in Puerto Rico] through the 1970's based on data from the 1980 census. The focus is on demographic consequences of migration, particularly with regard to population growth, redistribution and changing age structure." A final section is concerned with the socioeconomic implications of migration. (summary in FRE, SPA)
Keywords:
Age Distribution--changesAge FactorsAmericasCaribbeanDemographic FactorsDemographic ImpactDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsGeographic FactorsInternational MigrationLatin AmericaMigration, InternalMigration--changesNorth AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPopulation GrowthPuerto RicoSocioeconomic FactorsSpatial Distribution--changes