WAEC Economics 2019 Objective — Question 26
Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The 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 discoveredCorrect
- D. Malthus' view was seen as an exaggeration
Explanation
The Malthusian theory is considered myopic because it failed to forecast the advancement in technology and the discovery of new lands/methods of production, which have allowed food supply to keep pace with population growth.
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