The complexity of the Malthusian trap and potential routes of escape (Q2725671)

In this paper we refer to a simple model of economic development and the demographic transition as developed by \textit{A. Prskawetz}, \textit{G. Steinmann} and \textit{G. Feichtinger} [Math. Popul. Stud. 7, 343-363 (2000; Zbl 0960.91070)]. Within this framework we focus our attention on the configuration of Malthusian equilibria and the escape therefrom. We assume that both are dependent on the parameters of technological progress and population development. We show that the Malthusian trap need not be unique and that it can be a limit cycle. We then demonstrate two different routes of escape from the Malthusian trap.NEWLINENEWLINEFor the entire collection see [Zbl 0956.00059].