Population and Development in Poor Countries: Selected Essays

摘要: Making the case that population growth does not hinder economic progress and it eventually raises standards of living, Julian Simon became one most controversial figures in economics during past decade. This book gathers a set articles--theoretical, empirical, policy analyses--written over twenty years, which examine effects increase on various aspects development less-developed economies. The studies show within century, or even quarter positive benefits additional people counterbalance short-run costs. process is as follows: increased numbers consumers, resultant total income, expand demand for raw materials finished products. resulting actual expected shortages force up prices natural resources. trigger search new ways to satisfy demand, sooner later sources innovative substitutes are found. These discoveries lead cheaper resources than existed before this began, leaving humanity better off if had appeared.Originally published 1992.The Princeton Legacy Library uses latest print-on-demand technology again make available previously out-of-print books from distinguished backlist University Press. paperback editions preserve original texts these important while presenting them durable editions. goal vastly access rich scholarly heritage found thousands by Press since its founding 1905.