In what way was classical economist John Stuart Mill's population and human material progress perspective different from Malthus' perspective?
A) Mill's book The Principles of Political Economy argued that unlimited
Economic growth would lead to the destruction of the environment and a
Lower quality of life.
B) Mill's book The Principles of Political Economy argued that unlimited
Population growth would lead to the destruction of the environment and a lower quality of life.
C) Mill's book The Principles of Political Economy argued that low prices
For non-renewal resources would lead to the destruction of the
Environment.
D) Material progress would lead to too great a population growth rate, which,
In turn, would lead to the destruction of the environment.
E) All of the above.
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