malthusian

• Relativo a las teorías de Thomas Malthus, especialmente las que sostienen que el crecimiento de la población tiende a superar los recursos disponibles, con posibles consecuencias como hambrunas o conflictos. También se aplica a políticas o actitudes que favorecen el control de la natalidad para evitar la superpoblación.

Relating to the theories of Thomas Malthus, especially concerning population growth being limited by resources.

1. Related to Thomas MalthusC1formal

   Relating to the theories of Thomas Malthus, especially concerning population growth and its relationship to resources.

   Maltusiano, relativo a Malthus

   • The Malthusian theory suggests that population growth will outpace food production.
   • Many economists debate the validity of Malthusian predictions.
   • His research takes a Malthusian perspective on resource scarcity.

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que defiende o sigue la teoría de Thomas Malthus sobre el crecimiento de la población y su relación con los recursos disponibles.

A noun referring to a person who believes in the theory of population growth and its relationship to resources, as proposed by Thomas Malthus.

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1. Follower of Malthusian theoryC1formal

   A person who supports the economic and demographic theory of Thomas Malthus, which argues that population growth tends to outpace food supply, leading to inevitable famine, disease, and poverty.

   maltusiano

   • The Malthusian warned that unchecked population growth would lead to resource scarcity.
   • Many early economists were Malthusians who feared overpopulation.
   • The debate between Malthusians and their critics continues in modern environmental discussions.