Felix and Beth Were Trying to Decide Whether to Have

question 23

Multiple Choice

Felix and Beth were trying to decide whether to have another child or not, because of the associated costs. Ultimately, they decided they did not want to constantly worry about their finances and decided against having another child. Which theorist could best explain their choice?

• A) Talcott Parsons
• B) Thomas Malthus
• C) Karl Marx
• D) Paul Ehrlich

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