What Was the Central Idea of Thomas Malthus

question 19

Multiple Choice

What was the central idea of Thomas Malthus?

• A) Laws often target poorer people.
• B) Cities develop before central governments.
• C) Emigration alleviates population pressure on a region.
• D) Population growth will outstrip the food supply.
• E) Population doubling rates are impossible to calculate.

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Definitions:

Break-even Level

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain from business operations.

Earnings per Share

The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the company's financial health.

Repurchase Shares

The act of a company buying back its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares.

Break-even Level

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain.