Democracy Cannot Survive Overpopulation

@article{Bartlett2000DemocracyCS,
  title={Democracy Cannot Survive Overpopulation},
  author={Albert A. Bartlett},
  journal={Population and Environment},
  year={2000},
  volume={22},
  pages={63-71}
}
  • A. Bartlett
  • Published 1 September 2000
  • Economics
  • Population and Environment
This article addresses increasing concerns about the decline of democracy at all levels of government. It is shown that overpopulation and technology are major causes of this decline. It would be unwise to try to stop the development of technology; therefore it is urgent that we move quickly to address the problems of overpopulation. 
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