I feel like the contrast between Malthus and Sen on famines is a little contrived...
...what I don't know is where that originates - I've only found other people make the sharp contrasts. I've read a little of what Sen has to say about Malthus, but only on preventative checks and not on famine.
Although I missed Stickman's post on Malthus from last year, I have to agree.
Poor Malthus indeed...still, his Essay on the Principle of Population and his Principles of Political Economy both deserve their acclaim as classics in social science!
Speaking of Malthus - when is the baby due?
ReplyDeleteDue on Saturday.
DeleteMalthus' grave in Bath Abbey says something similar about him being misunderstood.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I missed Stickman's post on Malthus from last year, I have to agree.
ReplyDeletePoor Malthus indeed...still, his Essay on the Principle of Population and his Principles of Political Economy both deserve their acclaim as classics in social science!
Much obliged.
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