Malthusianism is the belief that population growth tends to outstrip expansion of food production and that population growth can only be controlled by:
A) natural curbs on population, such as famine and war.
B) birth control methods, such as contraceptive pills.
C) advances in medical technology.
D) government policies that limit how many children women can have.

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Malthusianism is based on the idea that population growth will inevitably lead to natural curbs such as war, famine, and disease. Malthus himself believed that population growth would eventually surpass the availability of resources needed to sustain it, leading to mass starvation and death. Therefore, the only way to control population growth, according to Malthus, was through these natural checks.

Malthusianism Is the Belief That Population Growth Tends to Outstrip