Ethnic concentration, disadvantage and employment in Sydney and Melbourne
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While various scholars have linked ethnic segregation and socioeconomic disadvantage with negative labour market outcomes, a prosperous ethnic economy can facilitate job opportunities according to the enclave hypothesis. Furthermore, immigrants across many countries have higher rates of…
What do we know about the impact of hot temperature on mortality? With a particular reference to the attenuation of summer mortality peaks in Taiwan
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Evidence has shown that world temperature has increased in recent history and this trend is likely to continue in the near future. Accompanying this change, there has been an increase in extreme weather events, often leading to devastating demographic, economic, environmental and social impacts.…
Spatial dependence, population density and economic growth: Theory and empirical evidence from global and Chinese data
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While population density represents an important socio-economic parameter, its role is rarely studied in the economic literature. This presentation will focus on a theoretical model from an economics perspective and an empirical examination, using spatial methodology, of the relationship between…
Using the Web to examine the evolution of the abortion debate in Australia 2006-2014
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In this research we use hyperlink network and website text content for around 200 pro-choice and pro-life organisations to examine the evolution in the abortion debate in Australia between 2006 and 2014. The hyperlink network data allows us to assess the extent to which pro-choice and pro-life…
Impacts of rural-urban out-migration on gender relations and parenting in mother-away families in Vietnam
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This is a PhD final seminar. Ha Dao is a PhD Candidate in ADSRI.
Ethnic population projections for the UK and local areas, 2011-2101: A second chance to get them right
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This paper outlines the design of a revised model for projecting the ethnic group populations of local authorities. A crucial new element is a set of consultations with the UK National Statistical Offices, which will continue throughout the project and with Local Authorities (LA), Local Enterprise…
Growth with equity: Inclusion and demographic dividends in India
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India has a large economy with a huge consumer base generating growth mainly through domestic demand. It has over 1.3 billion people, declining population growth and increasing life expectancy yet has a large young and motivated labour force. India is characteristics of high economic and…