An application of the variable-r method to subpopulation growth rates in a 19th century agricultural population
This paper presents an analysis of the differential growth rates of the farming and non-farming segments of a rural Scottish community during the 19th and early 20th centuries using the variable-r method allowing for net migration. Using this method, I find that the farming population of Orkney, Sco...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2009-07-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol21/2/ |
| Summary: | This paper presents an analysis of the differential growth rates of the farming and non-farming segments of a rural Scottish community during the 19th and early 20th centuries using the variable-r method allowing for net migration. Using this method, I find that the farming population of Orkney, Scotland, showed less variability in their reproduction and growth rates than the non-farming population during a period of net population decline. I conclude by suggesting that the variable-r method can be used in general cases where the relative growth of subpopulations or subpopulation reproduction is of interest. |
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| ISSN: | 1435-9871 |