Anti-Malthusians Believe That Thomas Malthus Couldn't Have Envisioned the Many

question 83

Multiple Choice

Anti-Malthusians believe that Thomas Malthus couldn't have envisioned the many modern developments that impact population demographics. What is it that the anti-Malthusians worry about?

• A) Populations will begin to decline.
• B) Populations will spiral out of control, far outstripping the supply of food.
• C) Populations in the industrial world will grow faster and faster.
• D) Populations in the less industrialized world will continue to grow quickly.
• E) Food production grows arithmetically.

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Definitions:

Unequal Income Distribution

The disparity in earnings among different individuals or groups in an economy, often measured by metrics like the Gini coefficient.

Equality Of Income

Describes a situation where income is distributed evenly across all members of a society, minimizing the gap between the highest and lowest earners.

Incentive

A motive or condition that encourages or motivates individuals or organizations to act in a certain way.

Produce

Fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown for consumption.