Malthusian theory

Other forms: Malthusian theories

Definitions of Malthusian theory
  1. noun
    Malthus' theory that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence
    synonyms: Malthusianism
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    economic theory
    (economics) a theory of commercial activities (such as the production and consumption of goods)
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