Which of the Following Would Malthus Have to Admit If

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would Malthus have to admit if he were alive today?

• A) Population growth produces misery.
• B) Having adequate food does not lead to an increased birth rate.
• C) War, poverty, famine, and disease are not effective population stabilizers.
• D) Contraception is not effective as a means of controlling fertility worldwide.

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Definitions:

Shirking

The behavior of employees who avoid or reduce work effort, underperforming in their job responsibilities, often when unsupervised or inadequately monitored.

Unionization Rate

The percentage of a particular population of workers that belongs to labor unions; alternatively, the percentage of a population of workers that is represented by one union or another in collective bargaining.

Food Workers

Individuals engaged in occupations related to the preparation, distribution, and serving of food, often in the hospitality and retail sectors.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A federal agency responsible for collecting and analyzing economic data related to labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.