# Thomas Malthus — Roads to Freedom character guide

> Thomas Malthus in Roads to Freedom by Bertrand Russell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Malthus

**First appearance:** 0009-iv-work-and-pay

## Who they are

Economist whose population theory is critiqued in socialist analysis.

## In the story

### [IV: Work and Pay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roads_to_freedom_se/chapters/iv-work-and-pay)

His doctrine of population is discussed and critiqued as no longer applicable due to declining birthrates and increased productivity.

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