According to Thomas Malthus, the rate of

increase for human populations in relation to the

rate of increase for food production was a

problem. Malthus believed that

(1) industrial development would severely limit

population growth

(2) famine and war were natural checks on

population growth

(3) countries with larger populations would

conquer countries with smaller populations

(4) food production would increase at a faster

rate than populations would

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Sylvia Goodman

11 September, 07:56

According to Thomas Malthus, the rate of

increase for human populations in relation to the

rate of increase for food production was a

problem. Malthus believed that

(1) industrial development would severely limit

population growth

(2) famine and war were natural checks on

population growth

(3) countries with larger populations would

conquer countries with smaller populations

(4) food production would increase at a faster

rate than populations would

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Sabrina Stafford · Answer 1

Im not sure about this question but my logical answer is number 4

Terrence · Answer 2

Malthus believed that " (2) famine and war were natural checks on

population growth" of course it should be noted that he believed other things as well.