Of the Following, Which Best Explains Why Thomas Malthus Was

question 265

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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