Boserup vs Malthus: Agricultural Theories

The video tutorial introduces a comparison between Malthus and Boserup's theories on the relationship between food supply and population growth. It explains Malthus's view of exponential population growth leading to potential famine due to arithmetic food supply growth, and the concept of positive checks like war and disease. In contrast, Boserup's theory suggests that technological advancements and innovations can overcome food supply challenges, offering a more optimistic outlook. The tutorial uses a concept map to visually represent these ideas.

What is the main question discussed in the video tutorial?

• How to solve algebraic equations

• Comparison of Malthus and Boserup's theories

• The impact of climate change on farming

• The history of agriculture

According to Malthus, how does population growth occur?

• Randomly

• Exponentially

• Cyclically

• Linearly

What are 'positive checks' in Malthus's theory?

• Technological innovations

• Economic growth factors

• Government policies

• Natural events that reduce population

Which policy is an example of a preventative check in Malthus's theory?

• The Green Revolution

• China's one-child policy

• The Paris Agreement

• The Industrial Revolution

What recent policy change in China is mentioned in the context of population control?

• No-child policy

• Three-child policy

• Two-child policy

• Four-child policy

What is the key difference in Boserup's theory compared to Malthus's?

• Food supply is unlimited

• Population growth is not a concern

• Technological advancements can prevent food shortages

• Population growth is linear

According to Boserup, what role does technology play in agriculture?

• It decreases food production

• It can increase food production

• It has no impact

• It only affects urban areas

Which of the following is an example of a technological advancement in agriculture?

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Irrigation

• Desertification

What is one benefit of improved transport infrastructure in agriculture?

• Reduces food production

• Increases food waste

• Facilitates food distribution

• Decreases food quality

What is a potential future advancement mentioned in the context of Boserup's theory?

• Decreased use of technology

• Seeds resistant to climate change

• Reduction in farming land

• Increased deforestation