From Malthus' stagnation to sustained growth : social, demographic and economic factors

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From Malthus' stagnation to sustained growth : social, demographic and economic factors

edited by Bruno Chiarini and Paolo Malanima

Palgrave Macmillan, 2013

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A detailed exploration of the influence and utility of Thomas Malthus' model of population growth and economic changes in Europe since the nineteenth century. This important contribution to current discussions on theories of economic growth includes discussion of issues ranging from mortality and fertility to natural resources and the poverty trap.

Table of Contents

  • Demographic Dynamics and Economic Changes in Europe before the 19th Century
  • B.Chiarini & P.Malanima Unified Growth Theory and Comparative Development
  • O.Galor Population Dynamics, Malthusian Crises and Boserupian Innovation in Pre-Industrial Societies
  • G.Alfani Energy and Economic Growth in Europe
  • S.Bartoletto The Path Towards the Modern Economy
  • P.Malanima Accounting for Child Mortality in the Pre-Industrial European Economy
  • B.Chiarini & M.Giannini A Basic Model of Take-Off and Fertility Choices in the Economic Development Process
  • E.Bucciarelli & G.Giulioni Population, Earth Carrying Capacity and Economic Growth
  • G.Scarano The Post-Malthusian Moment: Some Responses to Population Explosion in Britain c.1840
  • P.Bouche

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