Which of the following explain why the Malthusian trap did not occur?

I.   rising agricultural productivity

II.   increases in the amount of capital per worker

III. slower population growth worldwide

IV.   slower population growth in high-income countries

Select one:

a. all of the above

b. I and II only

c. I, II, and III only

d. I, II, and IV only

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