According to Malthus,what would enable the poor to buy more food and have more children,thus making them even poorer?
A)the population control system
B)the criminal justice system
C)the Malthusian trap
D)welfare
E)demographic transition

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Malthus argued that providing welfare to the poor would enable them to buy more food and have more children, leading to even greater population growth and increased poverty. This is known as the "Malthusian trap," where population growth outpaces food production and resources. Therefore, the best choice is option D, welfare.

According to Malthus,what Would Enable the Poor to Buy More