From Malthus' Stagnation to Sustained Growth: Social, Demographic and Economic Factors

By Bruno Chiarini

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349351970
• ISBN13: 9781349351978
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"