2013/10/16 by Ron W. Nielsen, Nielsen, Ron W · 2 citations
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Energy · Environmental Science · #Economic Growth and Productivity #FOS: Biological sciences #Global Energy and Sustainability Research #Populations and Evolution (q-bio.PE) #Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1310.4258
openalex publication_date 2013/10/16 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In order to control the growth of human population it is helpful to understand correctly the mechanism of growth, and the first essential step is to investigate current interpretations and reject any unscientific explanations. One of such popular but questionable interpretations is the concept of the Epoch of Malthusian Stagnation. We discuss its origin, narrative and claims. We explain why this concept is scientifically unacceptable. This investigation questions also the closely-related Demographic Transition Theory, whose essential component is the assumed mechanism of Malthusian stagnation for the first stage of growth.