Regional population structure and changes in South Korea, 1992-2010

This paper deals with the changes of aged dependency and aged-child ratios across the administrative districts of South Korea between 1992 and 2010. South Korea faces the most rapidly aging population at present. However, the generational imbalance is highly differentbetween the districts. The main results show the dynamics of distribution and the trends of inequality indices for aged dependency and aged-child ratios in South Korea.

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Year of publication:	2012
Authors:	Kim, Hyoungjong ; Park, Yitaek ; Lee, Hunchang
Institutions:	Institute of Economic Research, Korea University
Subject:	Aging \| Distribution dynamics \| Nonparametric estimation \| Shift-share analysis

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Discussion Paper Series.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 1209
Classification:	C14 - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods ; J11 - Demographic Trends and Forecasts
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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