Is Anywhere Stuck in a Malthusian Trap?

Is Anywhere Stuck in a Malthusian Trap?

The key features of the Malthusian model are that (i) income determines population growth, with rising wages increasing survival rates and (ii) there is a vital factor of production (land) which is fixed, implying decreased returns to scale for all other factors. The equilibrium state in such a mode...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kenny, Charles
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Demographic Trends and Forecasts
General Migration J110
Economic History: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, and Extractive Industries: General, International, or Comparative N500
One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models O410
Measurement of Economic Growth
Aggregate Productivity
Cross-Country Output Convergence O470
Renewable Resources and Conservation: Land Q240
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4619

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