Which of the following would MOST worry Thomas Malthus?
A) the movement of upper- and middle-class white residents out of cities and into suburbs
B) new diseases for which antibiotics are ineffective
C) the U.S. government refusing to fund international agencies that provide family planning services
D) child labor laws that prohibit children from working

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Thomas Malthus was known for his theory that population growth exceeds the rate of food production, leading to famine, disease, and other consequences. He advocated for population control measures, including family planning, to address this issue. Therefore, the U.S. government refusing to fund international agencies that provide family planning services would go against his beliefs and most worry him.

Which of the Following Would MOST Worry Thomas Malthus