Malthus’ theory

Definition

Malthus’ theory refers to the idea proposed by Thomas Malthus that population growth will outpace available resources, leading to social and economic problems. He argued that population increases geometrically while food production only increases arithmetically.

Related terms

Carrying capacity: Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals an environment can sustainably support.

Population growth: Population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.

Resource depletion: Resource depletion occurs when natural resources are used up faster than they can be replenished, leading to scarcity and potential environmental degradation.