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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