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-Refer to Figure A. Assume a society initially is at a level below Q*/L*. Which of the following is correct concerning the evolution of this society?

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Figure A
 
-Refer to Figure A. Assume a society initially is at a level below Q*/L*. Which of the following is correct concerning the evolution of this society?

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According to the figure, as output per worker (food per capita) increases, population also increases until it reaches the level of L1. Therefore, if a society is initially below Q*/L*, per capita food output will continue to rise until it reaches L1, at which point population will also increase. Choices A, C, and E are incorrect because they either assume that per capita food output will continue to rise indefinitely or that the Malthusian trap does not apply, both of which are not supported by the figure. Choice D is also incorrect because population can increase even if per capita food output does not continue to rise, as long as it remains above subsistence level.

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