Asked by Britney Xiong on May 26, 2024

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The concerns about world food production raised by Malthus have not materialized because:

A) input prices have fallen over time.
B) crop prices have risen over time.
C) Malthus was wrong about the diminishing returns to labor in agriculture.
D) technological improvements have increased our ability to produce food over time.

World Food Production

The total quantity of food produced globally, encompassing all agricultural activities aimed at growing crops and raising livestock.

Technological Improvements

Enhancements or upgrades in technological tools, systems, and procedures that increase efficiency or effectiveness.

Malthus

Refers to Thomas Malthus, an English economist and demographer known for his theory that population growth will outpace agricultural production, leading to widespread poverty.

  • Understand the Malthusian dilemma and its implications for food production and population growth.
  • Assess the effect of advancements in technology on efficiency and comprehend the likelihood of reduced gains when applying technological solutions.
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Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Technological improvements have greatly increased our ability to produce food over time, allowing for more efficient production, increased crop yields, and the ability to grow crops in areas previously unsuitable for agriculture. This has alleviated concerns about world food production and has allowed for a growing global population to be fed adequately. Input prices and crop prices may fluctuate but overall, the advancements in technology have allowed for the food supply to keep up with demand. Malthus' predictions did not account for the potential of technological advancements.