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Malthus lived during which century?

  • 17th

  • 19th

  • 20th

  • 18th

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The 19th century marked the period during which Thomas Malthus lived and developed his influential theories. Malthus's primary concern was the relationship between human population growth and the means of subsistence. He argued that population growth has the potential to outpace the production of resources, leading to scarcity and societal challenges. His ideas continue to influence discussions around population dynamics, resource management, and economic development.
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