Of the Following, Which Best Explains Why Thomas Malthus Was

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Multiple Choice

Of the following, which best explains why Thomas Malthus was incorrect in his prediction that population would outstrip food supplies?

• A) Malthus failed to realize that that human population would increase considerably.
• B) Malthus failed to recognize that economic growth is accompanied by smaller family sizes.
• C) Malthus incorrectly believed that economic growth would reduce birthrates.
• D) Malthus incorrectly predicted that modernization would increase the demand for children.

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