Economic Growth I教材课程.pptVIP

* CHAPTER 7 Economic Growth I Alternative perspectives on population growth The Malthusian Model (1798) Predicts population growth will outstrip the Earth’s ability to produce food, leading to the impoverishment of humanity. Since Malthus, world population has increased sixfold, yet living standards are higher than ever. Malthus neglected the effects of technological progress. * CHAPTER 7 Economic Growth I Alternative perspectives on population growth The Kremerian Model (1993) Posits that population growth contributes to economic growth. More people = more geniuses, scientists en