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What did thomas malthus believe about population growth? society would always be able to provide for all. farming advances would eliminate all poverty. only war, disease, and famine could control it. wages would decrease if population increased?

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The correct answer is: only war, disease, and famine could control it.

Malthus was worried about population growth and saw war, disease, and famine as the main vehicles for controlling populations.

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