Which of the following explain why the Malthusian trap did not occur?
I. rising agricultural productivity
II. increases in the amount of capital per worker
III. slower population growth worldwide
IV. slower population growth in high-income countries
A) all of the above
B) I and II only
C) I, II, and III only
D) I, II, and IV only

Question

Which of the following explain why the Malthusian trap did not occur? 
I. rising agricultural productivity
II. increases in the amount of capital per worker
III. slower population growth worldwide
IV. slower population growth in high-income countries
A) all of the above
B) I and II only
C) I, II, and III only
D) I, II, and IV only

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Malthusian trap did not occur due to rising agricultural productivity (I) and increases in the amount of capital per worker (II), which allowed for increased production of goods and services. Slower population growth in high-income countries (IV) also contributed to the prevention of the Malthusian trap as these countries had higher levels of economic development and education, leading to increased access to birth control and family planning methods. Slower population growth worldwide (III) also played a role, but it was not the only factor as some countries still experienced high population growth rates despite global trends.

Which of the Following Explain Why the Malthusian Trap Did