Population Studies Center At The University Of Michigan

Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan is a leading demographic research institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The center is part of the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research (ISR), the world's largest academic social science survey and research organization.

History[edit | edit source]

The Population Studies Center (PSC) was established in 1961 as part of the University of Michigan's commitment to social science research. The center's founding directors were demographers Ronald Freedman and Albert Hermalin. The PSC has since grown to include over 50 research scientists and 30 research affiliates from various disciplines including sociology, economics, public health, and statistics.

Research[edit | edit source]

The PSC conducts research in a wide range of areas related to population dynamics, including fertility, mortality, migration, population aging, and social inequality. The center's research is often interdisciplinary, drawing on the expertise of its diverse faculty and staff. The PSC also provides training in demographic methods and research for graduate students at the University of Michigan.

Data Collection and Dissemination[edit | edit source]

The PSC is known for its extensive data collection efforts, including the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), the world's longest running longitudinal household survey. The center also disseminates demographic data through its website, providing access to a wide range of datasets for researchers around the world.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The PSC is housed in the Thompson Building on the University of Michigan's central campus. The center's facilities include a state-of-the-art data enclave for secure data storage and analysis, as well as meeting rooms and office space for its research scientists and staff.