Esther Boserup

Esther Boserup was a Danish economist known for her groundbreaking work on agricultural development and population growth. Her influential book, 'The Conditions of Agricultural Growth,' published in 1965, challenged prevailing Malthusian theories by demonstrating that population growth could stimulate agricultural innovation and increases in food production. Boserup's ideas emphasized the adaptability of human societies and the role of technological advancement in enhancing agricultural output, making her a pivotal figure in development economics.