mathusian (Meaning)
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mathusian (n.)
A follower of Malthus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mathusian
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mathusian Sentence Examples
- The Malthusian theory posits that unchecked population growth will outpace food production, leading to widespread famine.
- Malthus argued that moral restraint and delayed marriage were necessary to curb population growth.
- The Malthusian Catastrophe, predicted by Thomas Malthus, is a hypothetical scenario of population collapse due to resource depletion.
- Malthusianism has been criticized for oversimplifying the relationship between population and resources.
- Some Malthusian thinkers advocated for drastic measures to limit population, such as forced sterilization.
- The neo-Malthusian perspective acknowledges the role of environmental degradation in population dynamics.
- Modern Malthusians often focus on issues of overpopulation and resource sustainability.
- The Malthusian dilemma refers to the tension between the need for population control and the ethical concerns surrounding it.
- The Malthusian trap is a situation where high population growth rates lead to a decline in living standards.
- Contemporary Malthusians argue that technological advancements and changes in social norms have mitigated the Malthusian problem.
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A follower of Malthus.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Malthusian theory posits that unchecked population growth will outpace food production, leading to widespread famine.
Malthus argued that moral restraint and delayed marriage were necessary to curb population growth.
The Malthusian Catastrophe, predicted by Thomas Malthus, is a hypothetical scenario of population collapse due to resource depletion.
Malthusianism has been criticized for oversimplifying the relationship between population and resources.
