Malthus's theory refers to the idea proposed by Thomas Malthus in the late 18th century that population growth will eventually outpace the available resources, leading to famine, disease, and other catastrophes.
Related terms
Neo-Malthusian Theory: This is an updated version of Malthus's theory that takes into account factors like technology and resource management.
Demographic Transition Model: A model that describes how population changes over time as societies go through different stages of development.
Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of individuals or level of activity that an environment can support sustainably.