A rate of interest that aligns with the growth rate of population in an overlapping generations economy, optimizing consumption between generations.
An in-depth examination of demographic transition, its stages, and implications in the context of economic development.
The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) explains the transformation of a society's population structure and growth over time as it progresses through economic development stages.
Fertility Rate is a demographic measure that indicates the average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime based on current birth rates.
The Green Revolution marked a period of significant improvement in agricultural productivity through advanced plant varieties and agricultural practices, averting a potential food crisis and raising living standards in developing countries.
The Malthusian Trap is a theory that suggests population growth tends to outpace agricultural production, resulting in periodic adjustments in wages and living standards. This concept shows how agricultural limitations can restrict sustainable population growth over time.
Understanding Population Momentum: The tendency for a population to continue to grow after fertility rates fall to replacement level due to the existing age structure.
An in-depth look at replacement fertility, its significance, historical context, and key factors involved in maintaining a stable population.
An exploration of the Malthusian Law of Population, proposed by Thomas Malthus, which suggests that economic growth lags behind population growth, leading to inevitable constraints on general prosperity.
An increase in the value of real estate that occurs without any effort from the property owner, often resulting from factors like population growth or economic development.
An in-depth analysis of Zero Population Growth (ZPG), its determinants, implications on the United States, and the broader economic and business impacts.
Explore the life and theories of Thomas Malthus, an 18th-century British philosopher and economist known for his influential ideas on population growth and the Malthusian Growth Model.
