Theories of Population - SS1 Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Who proposed the Malthusian theory of population?
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A
Adam Smith
B
Thomas Malthus
C
Karl Marx
D
John Maynard Keynes
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2
What does the Malthusian theory suggest about population growth?
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A
Population growth will eventually outstrip the available resources
B
Population growth will always be in balance with the available resources
C
Population growth will decrease as resources become more scarce
D
Population growth has no impact on resource availability
3
What is the demographic theory of population?
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A
Population growth is driven by changes in fertility, mortality, and migration patterns
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B
Population growth is determined solely by economic factors
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C
Population growth is determined solely by environmental factors
D
Population growth is determined solely by social factors
4
How does the demographic theory differ from the Malthusian theory?
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The demographic theory suggests that population growth is influenced by a variety of factors, while the Malthusian theory focuses on resource availability
B
The demographic theory suggests that population growth is always beneficial, while the Malthusian theory suggests it can lead to poverty and famine
C
The demographic theory suggests that population growth is only influenced by economic factors, while the Malthusian theory considers environmental factors as well
D
The demographic theory and the Malthusian theory are essentially the same
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5
How does migration impact population growth according to the demographic theory?
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A
Migration can increase or decrease population growth depending on the direction of movement
B
Migration has no impact on population growth
C
Migration can only impact mortality rates, not population growth
D
Migration can only impact economic conditions, not population growth
6
What does the Malthusian theory suggest about the relationship between population growth and resource availability?
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7
What are the main factors that influence population growth according to the demographic theory?
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