Which British economist predicted that continued population growth would bring the world to disaster?
A) John Stuart Mill
B) David Ricardo
C) Adam Smith
D) Thomas Malthus

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Thomas Malthus, a British economist, predicted in his 1798 essay "An Essay on the Principle of Population" that population growth would eventually outstrip food production, leading to famine and disaster. His theory became known as "Malthusianism."

Which British Economist Predicted That Continued Population Growth Would Bring