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indicators are not much favorable compared to the Plains. Besides, these general
figures hide spatial isolation among places in the mountain region, which could
easily place real future values of demographic indicators closer to the unfavorable
forecasting limit rather than to the most probable forecast (median) or desirable
forecasting bound. At the same time, population settled in the Plains could achieve
at least most probable forecast (median) values using benefits of its high spatial con-
centration given the same migration conditions across the country. In other words,
even if Serbia experiences large population influx in the next decades, it would be
much easier to achieve desired demographic development with population at most
vital ages that is not spatially dispersed and differentiated according to sex.
14.4 Instead of Conclusion
Only synergy of substantial improvement of fertility and huge immigration could
stop population desertification of the mountain regions in the long run. Recognized
demographic limits to sustainable development of the Mountains will be further
deteriorated if causes of spatial barriers between two sexes in the most vital ages
remain. Thus, basic prerequisite for the future sustainable development of mountain
regions in Serbia is diminishing strong regional differences; above all, between the
Plains and the Mountains.
Acknowledgments This chapter resulted from work on the project 149035 financially supported
by Ministry of Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia in period 2006-
2010.
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