Thomas Malthus Was One of the Original Writers to Show

question 57

Multiple Choice

Thomas Malthus was one of the original writers to show concern for population growth.Demographers,economists,politicians,sociologists,and others have continued to debate his ideas for more than 200 years.The following statement that would most likely come from a Malthusian supporter is:

• A) to control population growth, poorer countries need to provide their people better access to family planning
• B) populations will increase during times of famine because people will seek solace with their loved ones
• C) artificial food production will facilitate a population growth
• D) as an optimist, I am confident that the earth's resources will increase to accommodate a growing population
• E) industrial production will create an abundance of goods that, in turn, will encourage the procreation process

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