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

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The demographic transition theory argues that as a country goes through industrialization and economic development, there will be a transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates, resulting in population stability. This is due to factors such as increased access to healthcare, education, and women's empowerment, leading to a decrease in fertility rates. Malthusianism argues the opposite, that population growth will outstrip resources and lead to catastrophe, while fecundity refers to a person's biological ability to reproduce, and economism is not a recognized theory in demography.

The Theory That Economic Development Generated by Industrialization Leads to Population