Critics of the demographic transition theory argue that
A) the theory is not very relevant for peripheral countries.
B) the theory does not apply to European countries.
C) the theory has a Marxist ideological bias.
D) birth rates and death rates are irrelevant in the 21st century.
E) the theory is only relevant for semi-peripheral countries.

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Critics argue that the demographic transition theory was developed based on the experience of Western countries and may not apply to peripheral countries with different social, political, and economic contexts. Therefore, they argue that it is not very relevant for peripheral countries.

Critics of the Demographic Transition Theory Argue That