In modern economies, the Malthusian theory of population is ineffective because of
ECONOMICS
JAMB 2011
In modern economies, the Malthusian theory of population is ineffective because of
- A. birth control measures
- B. technical progress
- C. government policies
- D. natural disasters
Correct Answer: A. birth control measures
Explanation
One of the criticism of the Malthusians population theory is that the theory couldn't let go of the wrong idea that human beings are no different than a herd of deer when it comes to reproduction. It proffered that birth rates should be limited to increase quality of life. Critics argued that the solution to overpopulation is not to force people to have fewer children
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