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1.1.2c Provisioning services ability to support population growth - Coggle…
1.1.2c Provisioning services ability to support population growth
Thomas Malthus' views
limitations
unlike Boserup, did not consider pop. density
Underestimates human adaptability and creativity
Perspective influenced by the prevailing conditions of his time
Geographical barriers
Lack of infrastructure
Overlooked potential improvements in transport
Did not realise the impact of economic growth and the advance of public health
'Malthusian catastrophe'
Positive and preventive checks
Pessimism
Advocated for responsible family planning and moral restraint
Ester Boserup's views
limitations
Did not consider potential negative consequences
Resource depletion
Environmental degradation
Did not address sustainability aspect
Food production can and will increase to match population need
Human inventiveness and technological progress
Pressure is key for development
Agricultural and industrial revolution
Sub-Saharan Africa
Failure of Malthus and Boserup to consider uneveness in access to resources across the population