Central Issues in Contemporary Economic Theory and Policy
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From Malthus' Stagnation to Sustained Growth
by Bruno Chiarini and Paolo Malanima
Published 29 November 2012
A detailed exploration of the influence and utility of Thomas Malthus' model of population growth and economic changes in Europe since the nineteenth century. This important contribution to current discussions on theories of economic growth includes discussion of issues ranging from mortality and fertility to natural resources and the poverty trap.