Malthus' theories were proposed by Thomas Malthus during the late 18th century. He argued that population growth would outpace resources leading to widespread famine, disease, and social unrest. Malthus' theories emphasized the need for population control measures to prevent such consequences.
Related terms
Population growth: The increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.
Resource depletion: The exhaustion or reduction of natural resources due to human activities.
Neo-Malthusianism: An updated version of Malthus' theories that takes into account modern challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation.