Explanation:
Thomas Malthus: predicted that population growth would far exceed the food supply.
suggested that if poor families had fewer children the food supply would meet the needs of the population.
Adam smith: stressed the idea that a free market needs to function without government interference
stated that the invisible hand of the market would benefit both producers and consumers
Robert Owen: proposed a society where workers are treated fairly and children are taught to read and write.
focused on providing eucation to children instead of letting them work in factories.
