Thomas Malthus argued that
A) population growth in the future would be subject to diminishing returns
B) an ever increasing population is constrained only by the food supply, resulting in chronic famines.
C) technological progress will continuously generate improvements in productivity and living standards.
D) labour is the only true factor of production.
E) private charities and government aid will improve the welfare of the poor.

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Malthus believed that population growth would outstrip the food supply, leading to widespread famine and suffering. He argued that while technological progress may temporarily improve living standards, ultimately it would only lead to a larger population and further strain on resources. Malthus's theory is known as the "Malthusian trap".

Thomas Malthus Argued That