Malthusian perspectives are based on Thomas Malthus' theory that human population grows exponentially while resources grow linearly, leading to overpopulation and eventual crisis due to resource scarcity.
Related terms
Overpopulation: A situation where the number of individuals exceeds the carrying capacity of a particular area.
Neo-Malthusians: Scholars who apply Malthus' theories to contemporary issues like environmental degradation or global food insecurity.
Demographic transition model: A model explaining how populations change over time from high birth rates and death rates to low birth rates and death rates as countries develop.