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The Origins of the Boundary Concept: Thomas Malthus.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Age of Sustainable Development
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Environment and Ecological Issues.
- Sustainability.
- Natural resources.
- Population.
- Economic conditions.
- Economic development.
- Economics.
- Local Subjects:
- Environment and Ecological Issues.
- Sustainability.
- Natural resources.
- Population.
- Economic conditions.
- Economic development.
- Economics.
- Genre:
- Lecture/presentation
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (17 minutes)
- Other Title:
- The Origins of the Boundary Concept
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : SDG Academy, 2014.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- This video introduces the concept of planetary boundaries, or a set of limits or safe parameters within which humans should maintain their economics activity. Prof. Sachs further examines the history of the notion of limits or boundaries to growth, beginning with Thomas Malthus’ theory of population in the late 18th century, and explains the urgency of the need to bring human productivity to a level that is compatible with the livelihood of other species and the sustainability of earth’s resource levels.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed June 24, 2026).
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