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Revision:Theories of Population

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TSR Wiki > Study Help > Subjects and Revision > Revision Notes > Geography > Theories of Population

These are theories to explain the patterns of population growth in different countries of the world.

  1. Biological Theory: This theory states that man is like any other living thing. He is incapable of controlling his growth in numbers.
  2. Cultural Theory: This theorstates that man is rational and uses his intellect yo control his growth in numbers, eg the one-child policy in China
  3. Economic Theory: Based on Marxist-Leninist theories, it supposes that growth in population is as a result of a demand for labor.


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