Benny considers himself a Malthusian and agrees with Malthus that there are two undisputable "facts" about people. Which of the following is one of these facts?
A) People must eat.
B) Agricultural yields are increasing.
C) People are biologically driven to live in groups.
D) People will congregate and create a city, if given enough time.

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Thomas Malthus, in his theory, posited that population growth is potentially exponential while the growth of the food supply or other resources is linear. One of the foundational "facts" in Malthusian theory is that people must eat to survive, which underscores the tension between population growth and food supply.

Benny Considers Himself a Malthusian and Agrees with Malthus That