Rahim Dallai Esfahani; Reza Esmaielzadeh
Volume 6, Issue 22 , October 2006, , Pages 71-96
Abstract
Population size and its change have enormous effects on economic growth and development. In this respect vast amounts of researches in economics are devoted to population studies. Malthus theory of population is regarded as a core in population issues, which had created a pessimistic view on population ...
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Population size and its change have enormous effects on economic growth and development. In this respect vast amounts of researches in economics are devoted to population studies. Malthus theory of population is regarded as a core in population issues, which had created a pessimistic view on population and its impact on economy, while Malthus theory were challenged by many and specially by Verlhurst, which the latter theory actually outmoded Malthus’ and gained replacement, it is wondering how in the annals of science the Verlhurst theory is forbidden and how there is a consistent acknowledgment of failed pessimistic view of Malthus on population. In this respect, this paper tries to reconsider Malthus and Neo-Malthusian views on population. And also, neglected Verlhust view from a limited institutional approach. For this purpose, the study of impact of the institutions (like authority and observance of law, economic freedom,..) and their improvements on populations receives due attention. In this research we also, in spite of recent Neo-Malthusian views, we pay attention to the positive impacts of population on economic growth. The view which in recent years gained wide acceptance and their followers are expanding rapidly in various academies, Research used method. In this study is descriptive and authors purposes a reconsideration long growth positive effects of population rather than short run negative effects in economic planning.
