12 Questions
What is the primary concern with regards to digital technologies?
Digital dividends (growth, jobs, and services) have lagged behind the rapid spread of digital technologies.
What was Ester Boserup's main argument regarding population growth and agricultural communities?
That technical, economic and social changes are unlikely to take place unless the community is exposed to the pressure of population growth.
What is Hotelling's Rule, and what does it explain?
Hotelling's Rule explains how prices and scarcity of finite resources like oil increase over time.
How did Julian Simon view natural resources?
As created by human intellect, an always renewable resource.
What were some of the factors that influenced the fluctuations in oil prices?
Geopolitical events, changes in demand, and supply dynamics.
What was the main difference between Simon's views and traditional Malthusian ideas?
Simon believed humans are the ultimate resource, whereas Malthusians view humans as destroyers of nature.
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oil demand and prices?
The pandemic led to a significant decrease in oil demand, causing oil prices to plummet.
What was Ester Boserup's approach to agricultural development?
That improvements occur from within agricultural communities, governed by those communities themselves.
What did Julian Simon argue about the role of humans in relation to nature?
That humans should not be seen as destroyers of nature, but instead as the ultimate resource.
What is the Cornucopian viewpoint on resource scarcity?
Advancements in technology, such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and renewable energy technologies, have increased the supply of oil and diversified the energy mix, thus potentially mitigating concerns about scarcity.
What was the title of the Wall Street Journal article written by Ben Wattenberg that criticized Malthusian views?
“Malthus, Watch Out”
What is the significance of Harold Hotelling's work in the field of economics?
His contributions have influenced fields such as environmental economics and natural resource management, shaping our understanding of resource allocation and sustainability.
Test your knowledge of the AntiMalthusians, including Ester Boserup, who argued that agricultural communities drive their own technical, economic, and social changes. Learn about their perspectives on population, resources, and environment.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
