A model on the escape from the Malthusian trap
Steinmann, G.; Prskawetz, A.; Feichtinger, G.
Journal of Population Economics 11(4): 535-550
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0933-1433 PMID: 12294786 DOI: 10.1007/s001480050083Document Number: 280303
"We propose a model to capture the escape from the Malthusian trap in the longrun. Our aim is to emphasize the key role of endogenous technological progress--as initiated by population growth and education--for longrun economic development. In addition we stress the importance to consider the level of fertility and mortality as the determinants of economic development and not only the rate of population growth. In particular, we may observe different economic growth rates in countries with the same rate of population growth, but differing levels of birth and death rates."