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axiom of cumulative inertia: a standalone construct

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Mathematical demography

the principle that the probability of staying in a state, such as a residence, increases with the time already spent there.

In mathematical demography, axiom of cumulative inertia refers to the principle that the probability of staying in a state, such as a residence, increases with the time already spent there. This meaning comes from McGinnis (1968) in American Sociological Review.[1]

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McGinnis, R. (1968). A Stochastic Model of Social Mobility. American Sociological Review, 33(5), 712. https://doi.org/10.2307/2092882

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