What did Malthus fail to predict in his theories?
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The Industrial Revolution, with its technological advancements, increased agricultural productivity, and urbanization, disrupted Thomas Malthus's predictions. Contrary to his belief that population growth would outpace food production, these advancements led to a decline in mortality rates and an increase in the carrying capacity of the environment, allowing for sustained population growth and economic development.
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