-Refer to Exhibit 6-2

question 52

Multiple Choice

-Refer to Exhibit 6-2.How many persons are not participating in the labor force in year 2?

• A) 200 million
• B) 50 million
• C) 75 million
• D) 175 million
• E) 100 million

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Definitions:

Budget Surplus

A financial situation where a government's revenues exceed its expenditures over a specific timeframe.

Military Spending

The amount of financial resources dedicated by a nation to maintaining and equipping its armed forces and defense activities.

Malthusian Theory

A theory proposed by Thomas Malthus suggesting that population growth will outpace agricultural production, leading to widespread famine and disaster.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, typically measured as a percentage change over time.