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The Classical School, with Callum Williams and Linda Yueh

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Enduring Relevance of Malthusian Economics

This chapter explores the enduring theories of Thomas Robert Malthus on population growth and its societal ramifications. It emphasizes Malthus's view that overpopulation can result in famine and poverty, shifting focus from governmental failures to the responsibility of the working class in family planning.

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