Thomas Malthus's Explanation of Workers' Misfortunes Was That

question 55

Multiple Choice

Thomas Malthus's explanation of workers' misfortunes was that

• A) the population was outgrowing the food supply and leading to falling wages.
• B) workers were immoral and destined to fail.
• C) the weak would perish and the strong would survive.
• D) workers needed to work harder and longer hours.
• E) the government was uncaring.

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