Mass emigration was one key feature of the Great Irish Famine which distinguishes it from today's famines. By bringing famine victims to overseas food supplies, it undoubtedly saved many lives. Poverty traps prevented those most in need from availing of this form of relief, however. Cross-county...

Deals with the opinion of 19th century landowner and politician William Parnell on the 'Essay on Population' written by Thomas Malthus. Relation of poverty and population.