Overpopulation: Resource Depletion and Human Innovation

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for professionals in sustainability and public policy, or those involved in governance.

It will also be of interest for young adult learners in fields of study such as environmentalism, economics, business or political science.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Explain the influence of Thomas Malthus and Malthusian principles in environmental discourse

Explore the distinctive perspective of economist Julian Simon

Compare Malthusian and Simonian approaches to environmental challenges

Calculate resource abundance using the Tupy-Pooley framework and Simon Abundance Index

Present a rational case for environmental optimism