# Thomas Malthus — Progress and Poverty character guide

> Thomas Malthus in Progress and Poverty by Henry George.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Malthus, Mr. Malthus

**First appearance:** 0015-book-ii-population-and-subsistence

## Who they are

Economist known for his theory on population and subsistence, which the author challenges.

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