Topic 2.6 Malthusian Theory Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Who developed Malthusian Theory?
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Thomas Malthus
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What is Malthusian Theory?
A
The idea that food production will grow arithmetically and population will increase exponentially, resulting in starvation
3
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Neo-Malthusians
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Those who still accept Malthus’ fundamental premise as correct today
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Boserup Theory
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The more people there are, the more people to work
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Who developed Boserup Theory?
A
Ester Boserup
