7LIMITS TO GROWTH
In the previous chapter we developed a population model where net growth during each time step is proportional to the current population. This model seems more realistic than the constant growth model, but it does not fit the data as well.
There are a few things we could try to improve the model:
- Maybe net growth depends on the current population, but the relationship is quadratic, not linear.
- Maybe the net growth rate varies over time.
In this chapter, we’ll explore the first option. In the exercises, you will have a chance to try the second.
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