As a clergyman and an economist, Thomas Malthus believed that society could eliminate poverty and create a heaven on earth.

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Thomas Malthus actually believed that poverty was inevitable due to the population growing faster than food production, and that efforts to alleviate poverty would only lead to further population growth and ultimately exacerbate the problem. He did not believe in the possibility of creating a perfect society on earth.

As a Clergyman and an Economist, Thomas Malthus Believed That