Quote by Thomas Malthus

It has been said, and perhaps with truth, that the conclusions of Political Economy partake more of the certainty of the stricter sciences than those of most of the other branches of human knowledge.

It has been said, and perhaps with truth, that the conclusio

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This quote suggests that the conclusions of Political Economy, a field concerned with the study of societal and economic practices, are believed to possess a higher level of certainty compared to other areas of human knowledge. Political Economy is often considered akin to the stricter sciences, such as mathematics or physics, which are associated with definite and unambiguous outcomes. Thus, the quote implies that the conclusions derived from the study of Political Economy are regarded as more reliable and reliable than in many other academic disciplines.

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