title: The population of Cuba: the growth and characteristics of its labor force.
abstract: "This paper analyzes Cuba's current demographic picture, and emphasizes the characteristics of its labor force that will influence dynamic change. Overall, the contribution of the labor force to the development of a market economy is likely to be positive, given its low dependency ratio, the high level of education, and the value placed on entrepreneurship."
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D017691:Caribbean Region; D003462:Cuba; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004522:Educational Status; D004651:Employment; D006280:Health Workforce; D007843:Latin America; D009656:North America; D012106:Research; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Americas; Caribbean; Cuba; Demographic Analysis; Developing Countries; Economic Development; Economic Factors; Educational Status; Human Resources; Labor Force; Latin America; North America; Research Methodology; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status