Thomas Malthus's predictions turned out to be wrong due to
A)technological advances such as those during the Industrial Revolution.
B)smaller populations now than in the time of Malthus.
C)the effects of brain-drain.
D)unlimited natural resources.

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Technological advances such as those during the Industrial Revolution resulted in increased agricultural productivity and the ability to extract and use resources more efficiently, which allowed for a larger population to be sustained. Additionally, Malthus did not anticipate the impact of improvements in healthcare and sanitation that reduced mortality rates, which further increased the population.

Thomas Malthus's Predictions Turned Out to Be Wrong Due to