“Thirty or forty proprietors, with incomes answering to between one thousand and five thousand a year, would create a much more effectual demand for the necessaries, conveniences, and luxuries of life, than a single proprietor possessing a hundred thousand a year.”
Quote by Thomas Malthus
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Principles of political economy considered with a view to their practical application
This book delves into the fundamental concepts of political economy, focusing on how these principles can be effectively utilized in practical scenarios. more
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Thomas Malthus
Thomas Malthus, a British economist and demographer, was born on February 14, 1766, in Surrey, England, and died on December 23, 1834. Malthus is known for his theory of population, which posits that population growth will outstrip food supply, leading to poverty and suffering. more
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