The idea that an improvement in technology causes an increase in population but causes no increase in the average standard of living is attributed to

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The idea that technological advancements lead to an increase in population without a corresponding increase in the standard of living is known as the "Malthusian trap" or "Malthusian theory," named after economist Thomas Malthus, who first proposed it in his 1798 book "An Essay on the Principle of Population." Malthus argued that while technology and agricultural improvements could temporarily boost food production and living standards, ultimately population growth would outstrip resources, leading to a decrease in the standard of living.

The Idea That an Improvement in Technology Causes an Increase