Marx did not develop a specific theory of population growth, but highlighted some aspects in his theories of capitalism. He posited that under capitalism there are two main economic classes - the bourgeoisie (capitalists, owners) and the proletariat (workers, non-owners). The bourgeoisie profits by exploiting the labor of the poor proletariat. The proletariat would have more children to increase their labor force and income, leading to growth in the poor population. However, advances in production technology would render some of this increased population unemployed, creating misery and driving the class struggle that would ultimately replace capitalism with communism.

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3. Marx did not postulated Any special theory on Population
But while postulating his theories, he highlighted some aspects of growth of
population

4. He considered that in capitalist society
there are 2 economic classes
Bourgeoisie Proletariat
Capitalists
Rich
Haves
Working class
Poor
Have Nots

5. Bourgeoisie earned
profits by exploiting
poor laborer
Poor then tried to accumulate labor by having more
children
They thought more children, working
hands & more income
Caused increase in the population of poor

6. Improvement in technology of
production
Rendered this increased population unemployed

7. Created misery in the life of poor
Misery will be driving force behind
the class struggle
Capitalism will be replaced by
communism

8. Criticisms
Growth of population is not due to lower wages
or unemployment but mainly due to extension
of medical facilities
Faith & religion was not considered
Social norms, education level, technology etc.
are vital determinates of population growth