After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definitions of Optimum Theory of Population 2. Assumptions of Optimum Theory of Population 3. Explanation to the Theory 4. Superiority over the Malthusian Theory 5. Criticisms. Definitions of Optimum Theory of Population: The concept of optimum population has been defined differently by Robbins, Carr-Saunders and Dalton. Robbins defines it as "the [...]
This article throws light upon the top eight theories of population. Some of the theories are: 1. Thomas Doubleday's Diet Theory 2. Jouse De Castro's Protein Consumption Theory 3. Michael Thomas Sadler's Destiny Theory 4. Herbert Spencer's Biological Theory 5. Corrado Ginnis's Biological Population Theory and Others. 1. Thomas Doubleday's Diet Theory: Thomas Doubleday, a social philosopher and an English [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to the Theory of Demographic Transition 2. Explanation of the Theory of Demographic Transition 3. Criticisms 4. Conclusion. Introduction to the Theory of Demographic Transition: The theory of demographic transition or of population stages or of population cycle has many versions. It has been propounded by W.S. Thomson and F.W. [...]