topic in sustainable development part i

Malthus’ Iron Law of Population

The population increases in a geometric ratio, while subsistence increases in an arithmetic ratio.

Mill Postulate

While limits on resources could constrain production, this would not be reached anytime soon.

Boserup

More people means more workers, and strain on food supplies stimulates invention.

Ehrlich

Earth’s carrying capacity will soon be exceeded.

ecocentrism

minimum disturbance of nature, ecology and nature are central to humanity

technocentrism

technology can develop and find solutions to environmental issues

anthropocentrism

humans can balance sustainability by controlling population and resources

environmental economics

study of decisions made by agents that have environmental consequences and how to change them

ceteris paribus

all other things equal

Boulding—Earth Spaceship

Earth is a spaceship; closed economic system, so must find a way to recycle resources

amenity

aesthetic enjoyment and spiritual comfort