title: A general dynamic model of 19th century U.S. population change.
abstract: "The pattern of rural population growth in 23 northern states during the period 1790 to 1900 is examined using a general dynamic approach.  The relationship between fertility, migration and population growth is analysed within a single settlement model and a control solution is produced which demonstrates that fertility and migration behaviour reacted to changes in land availability, eventually leading to population stability in rural areas."
mesh_terms: D000383:Agriculture; D000569:Americas; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D004777:Environment; D005298:Fertility; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011158:Population Growth; D012106:Research; D012424:Rural Population; D012942:Social Sciences; D014481:United States
keywords: Americas; Demographic Factors; Demography; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Environment; Fertility; Historical Demography; Historical Survey; Land Supply; Migration; Models, Theoretical; Natural Resources; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Population Growth; Research Methodology; Rural Population; Social Sciences; United States