Question

In the New York Times op-ed by Erle Ellis (on Canvas), Dr. Ellis agrees with the Malthusian argument of population growth and resource limits.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

Dr. Erle Ellis does not agree with the Malthusian argument of population growth and resource limits.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question is false. Dr. Erle Ellis does not agree with the Malthusian argument of population growth and resource limits.

Malthus argued that population growth is limited by the means of subsistence and that when resources run out, population is brought back down through famine, disease, and war. However, Dr. Ellis and other Neo-Malthusians believe that humans have already gone over the Earth's carrying capacity, meaning we may have already reached the maximum population size that can be supported without destroying our resources and habitat.

This suggests that overpopulation could lead to a lack of food and resources, increased disease, and war, causing the human population to crash. Therefore, Dr. Ellis does not agree with Malthus' argument and supports the idea of resource limits and the potential consequences of overpopulation.