Coral reefs: Moving beyond Malthus

Environmental problems are often construed as having straightforward causes, such as human population growth or greed. Yet, the social sciences offer more elaborate theories that allow for a much more accurate and actionable understanding of these causes. A new study puts the explanatory power of some such theories to the test on coral reefs.

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Environmental problems are often simplified as being caused by factors like human population growth or greed, but the social sciences offer more comprehensive theories that provide a more accurate understanding and solution. A new study tests the explanatory power of some of these theories on coral reefs.