Age, Period and Cohort Effects Statistical Analysis and the Identification Problem

"The interplay of lifecycle, history and generation - or age, period and cohort, in humbler terms - is one of the great puzzles in the study of individual and social change. This landmark collection is a major contribution on a topic that reaches from philosophy to social statistics. Don't be overtaken by time: start reading now!" - Professor David Voas, University College London, UK

"Understanding age, period, and cohort effects is a mainstream concern in all the social sciences. But researchers have struggled with how exactly to approach "APC" issues. This book provides invaluable, up-to-date methodological guidance" - Professor Malcolm Fairbrother, Umeå University, Sweden