darwin knew that populations could produce far more offspring than the environment could support, leading to…

darwin knew that populations could produce far more offspring than the environment could support, leading to more struggle. what economist influenced this idea?\na lyell\nb lamarck\nc malthus\nd hutton

darwin knew that populations could produce far more offspring than the environment could support, leading to more struggle. what economist influenced this idea?\na lyell\nb lamarck\nc malthus\nd hutton

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Thomas Malthus, an economist, proposed that human populations grow faster than food supply, leading to struggle. Darwin applied this concept to natural populations (more offspring than environment can support, causing struggle for existence). Lyell (geologist), Lamarck (evolutionary theorist), and Hutton (geologist) don't fit as the influencing economist here.

Answer:

c. Malthus