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Title: The Impact of Demographic Shifts on Automobile Travel in the United States: Three Empirical Essays

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2017

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Abstract: This research quantitatively examines whether the current demographic changes in the United States are linked to changes in automobile travel using comprehensive datasets. Specifically, this research focuses on the impact of three major demographic shifts: immigration, Millennials entering adulthood, and aging. The findings of the three essays suggest that these aforementioned demographic changes significantly influence the demand of automobile travel, controlling for socio-economic, vehicle ownership, time-specific and regional-specific factors. Understanding the link from demographics to automobile travel creates opportunities for policy makers to transform American cities to be more sustainable and to more effectively predict future travel patterns based on demographic trends.

Url: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15799coll40/id/399661

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Authors: Wang, Xize

Institution: University of Southern California

Department: Urban Planning and Development

Advisor: Marlon Boarnet

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Publisher Location: Los Angeles, CA

Pages: 104

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

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