Thomas Robert Malthus
What’s inside
Thomas Malthus’s work argues that population growth is inevitably limited by food supply, leading to societal issues.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the historical context of population studies
- Grasping the relationship between food supply and population growth
- Exploring the socio-economic impacts of overpopulation
- Examining the influence of Malthusian thought on modern disciplines
Key Points
- The Struggle for Existence
- Preventive vs Positive Checks on Population
- The Nature of Food Production Limits
- Societal Impacts of Population Growth
- Potential Solutions to Overpopulation
- Malthusian Theory in the Modern Context
Who’s it For
- Students of Economics
- Historians
- Policy Makers
- Sociologists
- Environmentalists
About the author
Thomas Robert Malthus was an influential English scholar known for his groundbreaking theories on population.