Jeffrey Passel
Jeffrey Passel
Full Name and Common Aliases
Jeffrey S. Passel is a demographer and economist known for his work on population trends, immigration, and demographic shifts in the United States.
Birth and Death Dates
Jeffrey Passel was born on July 5, 1959. His current status as of this writing does not indicate any passing away.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Passel is an American demographer and economist, holding a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago.
Early Life and Background
Growing up with an interest in numbers and patterns led Passel to pursue a career in economics and demography. He earned his master's degree from Northwestern University before attending the University of Chicago for his doctorate. At this institution, he developed a strong foundation in economic theory and statistical analysis.
Major Accomplishments
Passel has made significant contributions to our understanding of demographic trends in the United States, including:
Research on immigration: Passel's work on immigrant populations and their impact on the U.S. economy and society has been influential.
Demographic projections: He has provided accurate forecasts on population growth, aging, and changes in family structure.
Methodological innovations: Passel has developed new methods for analyzing demographic data, enhancing our ability to understand complex population trends.Notable Works or Actions
Some of his notable works include:
"Unauthorized Immigrant Population: National Estimates and Characteristics" (2006) - This report provided a comprehensive overview of the unauthorized immigrant population in the United States.
* Demographic projections for the U.S. Census Bureau: Passel has contributed to several census bureau reports, offering insights into future demographic changes.
Impact and Legacy
Jeffrey Passel's contributions have reshaped our understanding of demographic trends in the United States. His work informs policy decisions on issues like immigration reform and healthcare planning.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Passel is widely respected for his expertise, which has been sought by media outlets, policymakers, and academics alike.
Quotes by Jeffrey Passel
This is only people physically coming in, arrivals into the country for the first time.
The boom in the U.S. economy at the end of 1990s increased flow by 35 percent, but that peak was rather short-lived.
The border patrol is actually helping to keep people in the United States, rather than out.
There's about 6.5 million adults who are in families, either couples or couples with children, and there's another 2 million children. The vast majority of this population is families.
Texas is a special case. The number of both legal and illegal immigrants has grown faster in Texas than in other major states.
The security has done more to keep people from going back to Mexico than it has to keep them from coming in.