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Rates, intrinsic linkages, and multistate population dynamics
1Pennsylvania State University, 3145 Turk Blvd #103, San Francisco, CA 94118 USA.
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|December 12, 2017
Summary
This study introduces the Intrinsic Linkage-Rate Ratio (IL-RR) model for analyzing multistate populations. The model enables dynamic analyses and projections even with changing rates, improving demographic modeling capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Mathematical Biology
- Population Dynamics
Background:
- Multistate population analyses are common, but models for changing rates are underdeveloped.
- Existing models limit dynamic analyses and analytical projections for populations with known stocks but unknown flows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present and explore a novel approach, the Intrinsic Linkage-Rate Ratio (IL-RR) model.
- To advance demographic modeling for multistate populations with changing rates.
- To establish new relationships connecting multistate populations over time for analytical projections.
Main Methods:
- Introduced the Intrinsic Linkage-Rate Ratio (IL-RR) model.
- Utilized the key parameter 'w' (Intrinsic Linkage weight) for population projections.
- Developed new relationships based on ultimate state composition implied by prevailing rates.
Main Results:
- The IL-RR model allows analytical population projections with changing rates.
- Parameter 'w' quantifies population metabolism and scales transfer rates.
- A new method for estimating interval transfer rates from population numbers was developed.
Conclusions:
- The IL-RR model enhances the ability to model multistate populations with changing rates.
- The approach provides new relationships to link population stocks and flows over time.
- This work advances dynamic analyses and analytical projections in demography.
Keywords:
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