Special Cases and Adjustments

David A. Swanson and Jeff Tayman
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David A. Swanson: University of California Riverside
Jeff Tayman: University of California San Diego, Department of Economics

Chapter Chapter 13 in Subnational Population Estimates, 2012, pp 243-266 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Population estimate methods can be applied in a straightforward manner in many situations, without consideration of any factors beyond those discussed in previous chapters. However, there are also situations in which the basic estimation model should be adjusted to account for special circumstances. Two common adjustments are for international migration and special populations.2 Failing to account for these factors can lead to unreasonable estimates and can increase estimation errors. Whether any specific set of estimates requires adjustment for these factors is, of course, a question that must be answered on a case-by-case basis. There are also circumstances in which it is desirable to control a set of estimates to an independent estimate. In this chapter we discuss the circumstances in which unadjusted estimates might provide unacceptable results, describe ways for making the necessary adjustments, and describe several techniques for controlling to independent estimates. The adjustments described in this chapter increase the complexity of the estimation process, but we believe enhance the usefulness of the resulting estimates.

Keywords: Special Population; Census Tract; Adjustment Factor; Independent Estimate; Foreign Born Population (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-8954-0_13

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