The US is the third populous country on earth yet has the most dynamic economy (dictators, federal)

[knowledgeiskey]

Tell me how mass population leads to Malthusian results again.

[ohhwanderlust]

Originally Posted by knowledgeiskey

Tell me how mass population leads to Malthusian results again.

The US is geographically huge though, with an abundance of natural resources. It is a very low density country.

[TrapperJohn]

Originally Posted by knowledgeiskey

Tell me how mass population leads to Malthusian results again.

Just put some dictators or commies in charge.

In a capitalistic society where people are free to innovate and reap rewards it can't happen.


This is pretty basic stuff.

[arctichomesteader]

Wait till petroleum gets scarcer and the fertilizers aren't there to grow the crops required for the population.

[jvr789]

Actually the US ranks 176th in population density.

Population density - Country Comparison

[golgi1]

The US's population density really should only be counted to include the land mass where most people live. A large portion of the USA is essentially uninhabitable for a variety of reasons (law, water, terrain, etc.), and this uninhabitable land throws the calculation off. Include farm land, but don't include low most low desert land, mountain ranges, federal land, etc. Just my opinion.

Anyway, I think that it's due to a variety of factors to include:

high population
a lot of natural resources
a relatively high IQ population
a heritage of European cultures that were historically conducive to civilization building
a lot of land area for industry and farming
a strong university tradition
a developed banking infrastructure
relatively effective, relatively low corruption law and order
corruption that isn't the lowest in the world, but not the highest either
World dominance through imperialism (not pc, but true both in terms of it being factual and in terms of its productive effect)

[BruSan]

Don't forget the greenback having reserve currency status giving you more than just a slight advantage.

[The Dark Enlightenment]

The US is the third populous country on earth yet has the most dynamic economy

Who thinks having a large population is bad for a country's economy?

[knowledgeiskey]

Originally Posted by The Dark Enlightenment

Who thinks having a large population is bad for a country's economy?

Anti immigration folks like you.

[The Dark Enlightenment]

Originally Posted by knowledgeiskey

Anti immigration folks like you.

No. Obviously, more population will almost always lead to economic growth and a larger economy. I have never argued otherwise. The case against continued mass immigration to America and other developed countries is about maintaining cultural cohesion and overall quality of life. Rapid economic growth is not necessary for that.