In this article we will discuss about the Malthusian theory of population. Also learn about the criticisms of the theory. Malthusian Theory of Population: One of the earliest discussions of population size was by T.R. Malthus in his essay. The Principle of Population as it Affects the Future Improvement of Society (1798), which was refined in his second essay in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the biological theory of population. In modern times biologists and statisticians have made intensive studies of population growth and have attempted to find out the principles governing it. Two conclusions of this approach are of interest to economists. One relates to the nature of population growth and the other to the method of [...]
The following article will guide you about how can the problem of over population be solved. Excessive population causes poverty and a low standard of living. In less developed countries (LDCs) like India, where industries have not been adequately developed and employment opportunities are few, growth of population creates great pressure upon land, and leads shortage of food and unemployment. [...]