Malthusian theory of population was proved wrong because

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2019

Malthusian theory of population was proved wrong because

  • A. the practice of subsistence farming was encouraged
  • B. developing countries adopted birth control method
  • C. new lands and new methods of production were discovered
  • D. Malthus view was seen as an exaggeration

Correct Answer: C. new lands and new methods of production were discovered

Explanation

The Malthusian theory was criticized based on the observations that the population was rising at a rapid rate in some parts of the world. At the same time, the food supply had also increased due to technological developments. Many times, food production had increased more than the population.



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