JAMB Economics 2011 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In modern economies, the Malthusian theory of population is ineffective because of

A. A. technical progressCorrect
B. B. government policies
C. C. natural disasters
D. D. birth control measures

Explanation

Technical progress has made it possible for countries to increase food production rapidly and increase the means of subsistence, rendering the Malthusian theory invalid.

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