Which of the Following Are Positive Checks in Malthusian Theory

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are positive checks in Malthusian theory?

• A) contraception, celibacy, and delay of marriage
• B) laws and regulations increasing taxes on families
• C) low income
• D) deaths of individuals before they reach reproductive age
• E) wars and epidemics

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