According to Malthus's view, which of the following is a consequence of increased population?
A)increased GDP per person
B)more people imply more ideas and more labour force, which promotes growth
C)depletion of productive resources and lower standards of living
D)increase in productivity in the food sector, which is necessary to support the increase in population

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According to Malthus's view, as the population increases, it puts pressure on the available resources leading to the depletion of productive resources and lower standards of living. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with Malthus's view. Malthus believed that population growth is a hindrance to economic development and standard of living.

According to Malthus's View, Which of the Following Is a Consequence