"The Law of Population"

"The Law of Population," often associated with economist Thomas Malthus, states that population tends to grow exponentially (rapidly), while food production and resources grow linearly (more slowly). This imbalance can lead to shortages, famine, and other hardships unless population growth is checked by factors like disease, war, or voluntary family limits. Essentially, as populations increase, the demand for resources rises faster than the supply, creating potential challenges for sustaining everyone. The law highlights the importance of managing population growth to ensure resources are sufficient for future needs.