Revisiting Thomas Malthus: Insights on Population Dynamics and Resource Limits

Introduction

This report revisits the theories of Thomas Malthus, particularly his ideas on population dynamics and resource limits, which he articulated in his seminal work, “An Essay on the Principle of Population.” Malthus posited that while population grows geometrically, resources such as food supply increase arithmetically, leading to inevitable constraints on growth. The purpose of this report is to analyze the relevance of Malthusian theory in contemporary discussions on sustainability, resource management, an