Brendan Considers Himself to Be a Follower of Thomas Malthus

question 85

Multiple Choice

Brendan considers himself to be a follower of Thomas Malthus. Which of the following statements would he be most likely to make?

• A) The key to economic growth is to keep taxes and government regulations to a minimum.
• B) Command economies are more likely to encourage economic growth than free-market economies.
• C) Allowing people to follow their self-interest is the best way to generate economic growth and prosperity.
• D) A society will not experience sustainable economic progress unless it accepts the need to limit population growth.

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World Population

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Rules of The Game

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