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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This idea known as "Malthusian Trap" was proposed by Thomas Malthus in his 1798 book "An Essay on the Principle of Population." According to him, advances in technology only lead to temporary improvements in living standards as they result in an increase in population, which ultimately leads to a scarcity of resources and a decrease in living standards.

The Idea That an Improvement in Technology Causes an Increase