Malthus is widely accredited with his Malthusian Scenario. Its basic tenets are such: 1. * Food production is increasing arithmetically (add a specific amount each year) 2. * Human population is increasing geometrically (add more and more each year) 3. * Given time, geometrical increase will far outstrip arithmetic increase 4. * This will result in lack of food for an ever-growing population 5. * This cannot be averted except by leaving a significant amount of people to death