Which of the following did Thomas Malthus believe would make sustained economic growth and the achievement of high income levels impossible?
A) Rapid growth of government spending.
B) The expansion of political democracy.
C) The expansion of communism to the developed world.
D) Growth of population.

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Thomas Malthus believed that sustained economic growth and achievement of high income levels were impossible due to the growth of population, which would outstrip the available resources and lead to widespread poverty and social unrest. He believed that population growth would eventually need to be checked by famine, disease, or other natural limits.

Which of the Following Did Thomas Malthus Believe Would Make