Answer to Question #200454 in Math for Raghav

Question

Write the limitations of the Malthusian model of population growth.

Answer 1

The Malthusian theory explained that the population grows in a geometrical fashion. The population would double in 25 years at this rate.

Malthus' objection was that the pressure of increasing population on the food supply would destroy perfection and there would be misery in the world. Malthus was severely criticised for his pessimistic views which led him to travel on the continent of Europe to gather data in support of his thesis.