ABSTRACT
In Section 4 of Chapter 10, the interrelationships between population growth, economic growth and environmental degradation were analyzed in the context of the Malthusian tradition. It was observed that although population growth has not yet threatened us with the immediate Malthusian catastrophe envisioned by many, it remains a serious problem. This is because rapid population growth is considered to be one of the major contributing factors to the vicious cycle of poverty and environmental degradation in many developing countries. The primary aim of this chapter is to systematically examine the nature of the interrelationships between population, poverty and environmental degradation in the developing world. As will be evident, these interrelationships are not only complex but also, in many respects, paradoxical.
