Malthusian growth model

The Malthusian growth model, named after the English economist and demographer Thomas Robert Malthus, describes how populations grow in relation to resources, particularly food supply. Malthus introduced his theories in the late 18th century in his work "An Essay on the Principle of Population." ### Key Features of the Malthusian Growth Model: 1. **Exponential Population Growth**: The model suggests that populations tend to grow exponentially when resources are abundant.