Malthus' contention is that

ECONOMICS
WAEC 1998

Malthus' contention is that

  • A. population increase in arithmetic progression while food production increased in geometric progression
  • B. population increased in geometric progression while food production increased in arithmetic progression
  • C. population and food growth rate will, in future, be at par
  • D. nations have to get enough manpower to cultivate available land for food

Correct Answer: B. population increased in geometric progression while food production increased in arithmetic progression



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