What has history proven about Thomas Malthus?

Malthus predicted that population would grow faster than food production, eventually causing widespread famine and hardship. Technological advances in agriculture and other changes have allowed food production to increase substantially, so this dire prediction has not unfolded as he expected. His ideas nevertheless prompted lasting discussion about population and resources, making “While it started an important conversation, his major prediction was incorrect” the best choice.

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