A number of demographers disagree with the new Malthusians' picture of the future. The Anti-Malthusians contend that to understand human reproduction, we need to look at the history of Europe's ______ to give us a more accurate picture of the future.
A) demographic equation
B) multiple demographic equation
C) demographic transition
D) implosion growth curve
E) exponential growth curve

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The correct term is "demographic transition," which refers to the historical pattern of falling death rates, followed by falling birth rates, that has occurred in most developed countries as they have industrialized and improved in wealth and health care. This concept is used by Anti-Malthusians to argue against the dire predictions of overpopulation made by Malthusians.

A Number of Demographers Disagree with the New Malthusians' Picture