This is an interesting, straightforward, clear-eyed article, if not as subtle as the title makes it sound. (It doesn't really mean "middle class," it means "people who aren't living at a subsistence level.")

You and your Malthusian bent. Of course I'm kidding. I better just leave this one alone.

Well, I'm sure if they would all be content to eat peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, there would be plenty to go around.