.(a) What important policy debates provide the background for Malthus’ work?      (b) Explain Malthus’ population theory. What policy implications did Malthus draw from this analysis?

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5.(a) What important policy debates provide the background for Malthus’ work?  

   (b) Explain Malthus’ population theory. What policy implications did Malthus draw from this analysis?

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