Esther Boserup

Esther Boserup was a Danish economist and pioneer in development studies, best known for her work on agricultural development and population growth. She argued that population pressure can lead to innovations in farming and increased productivity, countering the Malthusian theory that population growth inevitably leads to resource scarcity. Boserup emphasized the importance of changing social and economic conditions in stimulating agricultural advancements and improving livelihoods. Her ideas have influenced policies on sustainable development and food security, highlighting the capacity for human ingenuity to adapt to challenges.