#7443
Mentioned in 9 episodes
An Essay on the Principle of Population
Or a View of Its Past and Present Effects on Human Happiness
Book • 1798
In this seminal work, Malthus explores the dynamics between population growth and subsistence.
He posits that population increases at a geometric rate, while food production can only increase arithmetically, leading to natural checks such as famine, disease, and vice.
The essay discusses the implications of these ideas on societal improvement and human existence, emphasizing the necessity of understanding population dynamics for meaningful discourse on societal advancement.
Malthus also details preventive and positive checks on population, such as birth control and higher mortality rates, and their effects on economic stability and human well-being.
He posits that population increases at a geometric rate, while food production can only increase arithmetically, leading to natural checks such as famine, disease, and vice.
The essay discusses the implications of these ideas on societal improvement and human existence, emphasizing the necessity of understanding population dynamics for meaningful discourse on societal advancement.
Malthus also details preventive and positive checks on population, such as birth control and higher mortality rates, and their effects on economic stability and human well-being.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 9 episodes
Referenced by 
Adam Johnson , as a book written by Thomas Robert Malthus, a scholar known for his theories on population and resources.
Adam Johnson , as a book written by Thomas Robert Malthus, a scholar known for his theories on population and resources.
52 snips
Ep. 223: The Empire Strikes First, Part II — ‘Abundance’ Pablum as Counter to Left Populism
Mentioned by 
Dart Lindsley and Elizabeth Anderson in their discussion of economic theories and the work ethic, particularly his views on population and poverty.
Dart Lindsley and Elizabeth Anderson in their discussion of economic theories and the work ethic, particularly his views on population and poverty.
12 snips
Work Ethic's Dark Turn: The War on the Poor | Elizabeth Anderson
Mentioned as the author of 'An Essay on the Principle of Population', whose work explored the relationship between population growth and resource availability.
11 snips
Chapter 9: Economic Ideas (Part 1: The Oldies)
Mentioned by Jameson Olsen as a potential inspiration for Ebenezer Scrooge and his utilitarian views.
A Christmas Carol \\ Remembrance, Awareness, Projection
Mentioned by 
Ashley Frawley in contrast to Condorcet, highlighting Malthus's pessimistic view of population growth and resource limitations.
Ashley Frawley in contrast to Condorcet, highlighting Malthus's pessimistic view of population growth and resource limitations.
The Crisis of Liberalism (Part 1)
Markus Lanz erwähnt Malthus' Buch über die zukünftige Bevölkerungsentwicklung im Kontext der Diskussion über exponentielles Bevölkerungswachstum und Ressourcenknappheit.
AUSGABE NEUNUNDFÜNFZIG
Mentioned by Richard Whatmore in relation to his essay on population and its influence on Ricardo's work.
David Ricardo
