Question

Which of the following is/are the basic premises of Malthus' theory?

• A. Population grows arithmetically
• B. Population grows exponentially
• C. Food production grows arithmetically
• D. Food production grows exponentially

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

Population grows exponentially

C

Food production grows arithmetically

Malthus' theory was based on the observations that food production grew arithmetically while population grew exponentially.