Overpopulation leads to increased levels of tensions both between and within countries, because of the scarcity of resources and increasing numbers of youth lacking the opportunity to engage in peaceful employment (the youth bulge theory).
Overpopulation leads to increased levels of tensions both between and within countries, because of the scarcity of resources and increasing numbers of youth (the youth bulge theory). This youth is lacking the opportunity to engage in peaceful employment. This has been suggested.