Which of the following are criticisms of Malthus's predictions?
A)technological advances have allowed rapid growth in food production
B)the upper limit of population growth is unclear
C)population growth does not always produce misery
D)assistance to the poor does not always result in the poor having more children
E)all of these choices

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All of these options are valid criticisms of Malthus's predictions. Technological advances have allowed for rapid growth in food production, which has increased the carrying capacity of the planet. The upper limit of population growth is unclear as human beings have consistently found ways to expand their resource base. Additionally, population growth does not necessarily result in misery as the quality of life has improved for billions of people around the world. Finally, assistance to the poor does not always result in the poor having more children, as empirical data suggests that providing aid helps to control population growth rather than accelerating it.

Which of the Following Are Criticisms of Malthus's Predictions