What is one of the reasons that swift gives for his proposal?

One of the reasons that Swift gives for his proposal in "A Modest Proposal" is the overpopulation and poverty in Ireland during the 18th century. He argues that by implementing his proposal of selling poor Irish children as food to be eaten by the wealthy, it would reduce the number of starving people and alleviate the burden of overpopulation on society. Swift uses this satirical exaggeration to critique the British government's lack of effective solutions to address the poverty and suffering of the Irish people.