A British clergyman and economist named __________ predicted that populations would grow at a very rapid rate (exponential rate) and that the production of food and other vital resources would increase at a much slower rate. As a result, human populations would be subjected to a variety of checks on population growth such as warfare, famine, and disease.

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This is a description of the famous Malthusian theory put forth by Thomas Malthus in his 1798 book "An Essay on the Principle of Population".

A British Clergyman and Economist Named __________ Predicted That Populations