What was Thomas Malthus's main argument regarding population growth?

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All of the above statements are incorrectPopulation growth is ultimately limited by the availability of food, leading to persistent faminesAdvancements in technology will consistently enhance productivity and quality of lifeLabor constitutes the sole essential factor in productionPopulation growth has no impact on resource availability

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Thomas Malthus proposed that population increases exponentially while food supply grows at a slower rate, causing food shortages and recurring famines that limit population growth.

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What was Thomas Malthus's main argument regarding population growth?

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