The Logic of the Malthusian Cycle
A pre-industrial economy develops a new, more efficient water mill, which increases the total amount of grain that can be processed. Explain the two key interconnected effects that, according to a prominent economic model of this era, would ultimately prevent this technological improvement from leading to a long-term increase in the average person's standard of living.
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