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Why was Thomas Robert Malthus criticised by liberal and Marxist scholars? |
For asserting that poverty was caused by population growth For asserting that poverty was caused by unequal distribution of economic resources For asserting that food production continued to rise despite the rapid growth of population For not considering the historical experience of European countries in his theory |
For asserting that poverty was caused by population growth |
The correct answer is option 1: For asserting that poverty was caused by population growth Malthus was criticised by liberal and Marxist scholars for asserting that poverty was caused by population growth. The critics argued that problems like poverty and starvation were caused by the unequal distribution of economic resources rather than by population growth. An unjust social system allowed a wealthy and privileged minority to live in luxury while the vast majority of the people were forced to live in poverty. |
