In the debate concerning global resources, which is NOT a criticism of the two perspectives?

A) Malthusians argue that the gap between population growth and resources is wider than Malthus predicted.
B) Malthusians evoke images of unrelenting desperation in which people search for food, water and energy.
C) Neomalthusians argue that social injustice perpetuates uneven access to resources.
D) Neomalthusians argue that while the supply of resources is fixed, population growth will introduce more thoughtful problem solvers.
E) Malthusians introduce the transfer of medical technology as causal influence on population growth.


Answer: D

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