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Who is the author of the book ‘An Essay on the Principle of Population’ (1798)?
Who is the author of the book ‘An Essay on the Principle of Population’ (1798)?
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Malthus' theory highlights the concept that population growth tends to outpace food supply, leading to societal challenges.
Updated On: Oct 27, 2025
- Karl Marx
- Max Weber
- Thomas Robert Malthus
- Andre Beteille
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Thomas Robert Malthus authored "An Essay on the Principle of Population," which discusses population growth and its implications on resources.
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