No, population size alone is not the only determinant of living standards. Inequality within society plays a crucial role. Even in a smaller population, if there is significant inequality, many people may still experience poor living standards.
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No, population size alone is not the sole factor influencing living standards. The paragraph suggests that while an expanding population can pose challenges to improving living standards, the presence of inequality within society is identified as another significant factor. In situations where inequality is the main contributor to poor living standards, the size of the population becomes relatively unimportant in comparison to addressing issues of inequality.