According to Thomas Malthus's work, which of the following is TRUE?

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According to Thomas Malthus's work, as population grew, the amount of land per person would eventually decline, leading to diminishing returns and stagnation. This idea was known as the Malthusian trap. He did not believe that technology or output per worker could keep pace with the rapidly growing population, and instead believed that population growth should be controlled through measures such as celibacy and delayed marriage. Therefore, choice D, "The amount of land per worker would eventually decline," is the true statement.

According to Thomas Malthus's Work, Which of the Following Is