Urban demography and social policy

Authors

  • Haroldo da Gama Torres CEM-Cebrap

Keywords:

Applied demographics, Public policies, Geographic information systems, Urban demographics

Abstract

This article discusses potential contributions made by demographic analysis to urban public policies. Ten situations pertaining to social policy-making where demographic information may provide a substantial contribution are featured here. Additionally, two other important aspects are highlighted – namely, the issue of de-aggregating spatial information, and the need to use geographic information systems.

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Published

2006-08-01

How to Cite

Torres, H. da G. (2006). Urban demography and social policy. Brazilian Journal of Population Studies, 23(1), 27–42. Retrieved from https://rebep.org.br/revista/article/view/227

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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