Malthusian Insights
James discusses the historical patterns of population and economic changes, highlighting examples from Europe post-Black Death and 18th century China. He explains how Malthus's model reflects the relationship between population growth and per capita income, while also addressing the shift brought about by the Industrial Revolution. The conversation touches on the decline in birth rates as countries develop, challenging the notion of perpetual population growth.In this clip
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Episode 104: The History of the World Economy and Growth
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