MALTHUSIAN LAW OF POPULATION
\malθjˈuːzɪən lˈɔː ɒv pˌɒpjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən], \malθjˈuːzɪən lˈɔː ɒv pˌɒpjʊlˈeɪʃən], \m_a_l_θ_j_ˈuː_z_ɪ__ə_n l_ˈɔː ɒ_v p_ˌɒ_p_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Theory that populations grow at a geometric rate while food supplies grow at an arithmetic rate. Seen as flawed as limited factors were observed in developing this Law. Ignores essential factors: technology, disease, poverty, international conflict and natural disasters. Proposed in 1798 by English economist Thomas Malthus.
By Henry Campbell Black
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