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The preceding article by Isserman and Fisher is considered with regard to the question of active versus passive population forecasting and planning. The reasons are examined for the difference between my position, as outlined in my article earlier in this issue, and that of Isserman and Fisher.
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“Population Forecasting and Local Economic Planning” by Andrew Isserman and Peter Fisher was the catalyst for this article. Exchanging ideas with Isserman and Fisher has been both a pleasure and benefit to me.
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Moen, E.W. Population forecasting and planning: Some philosophical issues. Popul Res Policy Rev 3, 51–60 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00123009
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