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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"demographic shift"”.
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The cyclical and structural stance of fiscal policy
… I examine empirically the fiscal impact of demographic shift, and project its future impact on public finance in an internationally-comparable way. In Chapter 1, I establish a novel measure – “discretionary tax policy index” – that can isolate discretionary tax policy from automatic …
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Baseball's manifest destiny: The good, the bad, and the ugly
… nineteenth-century Manifest Destiny and a major demographic shift following a post-World War II economic and technological boom; For the first half of the twentieth century, baseball transcended a mere rooting for a collection of superb athletes; civic identity rested in one's baseball team. …
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A Dynamic Examination of the Disparity in African-American College Enrollment
<p>There is a major demographic shift occurring in the American population. Minorities are quickly becoming the majority, and given this change, one would expect comparable demographic shifts in post-secondary student populations. However, minorities are under-represented on most 4-year college …
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Questioning the SENIOR COHOUSING CHALLENGE: A Cross-Sector Analysis of Interviews with Leading Experts
… 25% of Canadians by the year 2030. This demographic shift will challenge our society to address the basic human right of a dignified and healthy aging. One troubling aspect of aging is the degree to which seniors experience isolation and loneliness. Cohousing can offer older adults a …
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Organizationally Mandated Diversity Training: Participants’ Perceptions at a Southeastern State University
… emphasis on global competency and a projected demographic shift toward an increasingly diverse population necessitates that businesses and organizations prepare adequately to remain competitive and effective. Training to enhance employees' multicultural competence is often used by organizations …
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The Factors that Influence the College Choice of Hispanic College Students
The United States has undergone a dramatic demographic shift in the last 40 years, particularly in terms of the racial and ethnic composition of the country. Like the other racial and ethnic minority groups, the Hispanic population is also a rapidly increasing segment of the United States. These …
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Black Women at Work in Corrections in the Era of Mass Incarceration: Documenting Demographic Changes in the New York City Department of Correction
… for black women and that the timing of this demographic shift suggests that carceral expansion in part enabled black women to gain a foothold in a traditionally white and male profession. It argues that these are good jobs that have offered economic security and political power to black women …
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Intencijų išeiti į pensiją sveikatos ir psichosocialiniai veiksniai /
… population is currently undergoing a major demographic shift due to an ageing population, a considerable number of whom intend to retire as early as possible. Therefore, this paper assesses the health and psychosocial determinants of retirement intentions. The study uses data from the eighth …
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The Need for Highly qualified Taechers Committed to Servign Students in Urban Centers
… dangerous, and ignorable. Factors such as demographic shift, economics and institutional racism have contributed to the state that the urban students find themselves in the United States. The need to address problems specifically related to students is now acknowledged by educational …
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Change: Retirement in Japan and the Resulting Challenges for Japanese Adult Education
… Japan will be 65 years or older. Because of this demographic shift in society, a new era is emerging that will see far-reaching changes in adult educational initiatives. As this post-World War II generation retires from the workforce, these retirees and older adults of Japan must meet the …
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The impact of diversity training in organizations: a systematic review using a meta-analysis methodology from 1991-2006
… in the past decade. Because of this dramatic demographic shift, diversity initiatives have become necessary in organizations, mainly diversity training. While diversity training has become very popular in business and industry, its impact on employees has not kept pace. Therefore, the purpose …
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The market of medical office buildings
… industry is facing historical changes due to demographic shift, economic challenges and legislative moves, understanding the market mechanism of medical office buildings that provide easy accesses for medical service to aging population, carry lower costs for health care system, and promote …
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Secondary residential demand trends in contemporary Japan and North Asia
… residences in Japan will be driven by 1) the demographic shift within Japan, 2) emergence (and in some cases reemergence) of both the Japanese and surrounding regional Asian economies and 3) subsequently the large and growing concentration of high net worth individuals within the region.
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Board and Staff Representation and Grantmaking in Community Foundations: The Effect of Racial Representation, Intersectionality, and Donor Control
As the United States continues its significant demographic shift, concerns persist about philanthropic responsiveness to the needs of diverse communities. While foundations aim to address societal challenges, historical leadership structures can pose barriers to equitable outcomes. This raises …
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Assistive Personal Robots for Older Adults: Bridging the Divide Between Robotic Technology Development and End-Users in Practical Applications
The global demographic shift towards an aging population has led to a growing demand for healthcare options supporting older adults' independence and well-being. Robotics has emerged as a promising solution to address this challenge, serving as supportive complements or substitutes for human …
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A Descriptive Study of Diversity Management and Training in Texas State Government Agencies
… be nonwhite by the year 20 10. This expected demographic shift could have major implications on workplace dynamics including: communications problems; organizational conflict; a significant degree of value incongruence among employees; and increased stress levels among managers and staff. …
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The longer-term labour market and community impacts of deindustrialisation: a comparison of the Northumberland coalfield and the Monongahela Valley mill towns
… a collapsed housing market, creating a social-demographic shift as the former working class population was been replaced by an incoming population more dependent on benefits or marginal employment. This process reflected the broader failures of American social policy.
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Hospice nurses' experience of caring for the elderly with wounds at the end-of-life.
… and threaten quality of life. With the huge demographic shift towards older people, hospice nurses need to adequately address the comfort needs of dying elderly patients with wounds. Yet, little is known about how the phenomenon of wound care is experienced in hospice nursing practice. …
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Exploring Psychosocial Factors as Proxies for Attachment: Associations with Functional Health Outcomes in Older Adults
… increase in the median age, reflecting a steady demographic shift toward an aging population. Presently, adults aged 65 and older outnumber children in nearly half of U.S. counties, marking a significant shift in the country’s age distribution. These trends highlight not only the rapid pace of …
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Dynamics of international mission in the Methodist Church Ghana
… is currently coming to terms with the demographic shift of now being primarily a Southern church, and mission is emanating out of its new heartlands. In recent generations, it has not been uncommon to interpret international mission from places like Africa through the paradigmatic …
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