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Simon's model is consistent with ?

Correct answer: C. a laissez-faire population policy

  • A. population self-sufficiency and constant economic growth
  • B. low fertility and mortality
  • C. a laissez-faire population policy
  • D. a constant returns to scale production function

Explanation

Julian Simon rejected coercive population controls and argued that population growth can stimulate innovation and resource creation, making his position broadly consistent with a laissez-faire population policy. The other options do not describe his population model.

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