Read the Following Scenario and Answer the Question Below

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
Population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. From the ancient Babylonians thousands of years ago, to Thomas Malthus two centuries ago, to present day neo-Malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of Earthʹs limitations in the face of growing populations. Today, our ability to accurately quantify, monitor, and control population growth is very sophisticated. We can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. Can we prevent disaster?
-Despite dire predictions in the past, humans still inhabit Earth. A few economists would argue that this is because ________________.

A) technological developments have alleviated some of the strain on Earthʹs resources
B) Malthusʹs measurements were inaccurate
C) world population growth has been slower than expected
D) space exploration has revealed new frontiers
E) Malthus overestimated Earthʹs environmental sensitivity