The theory that economic development generated by industrialization leads to population stability is called:
A) Malthusianism
B) the demographic transition
C) the second demographic transition
D) economism

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The demographic transition theory proposes that as a country undergoes industrialization and economic development, there is a shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. This leads to population stability. Option A, Malthusianism, is the idea that population growth will outstrip carrying capacity and lead to poverty and famine. Option C, the second demographic transition, refers to a more recent shift in developed countries where individuals are choosing to have fewer children and delay childbearing. Option D, economism, is not a recognized theory in demography.

The Theory That Economic Development Generated by Industrialization Leads to Population