The following diagram plots the path of the UK\'s real wage index against its po

Question

The following diagram plots the path of the UK's real wage index against its population over the years 1280-1600.

Based on this information, which of the following statements are correct?

A The graph shows a negative correlation between the real wage index and the UK population.

B The graph shows that UK population was larger than France population.

C The graph shows that UK was very close to escaping the Malthusian trap.

D The graph is consistent with the Malthusian trap story.

A The graph shows a negative correlation between the real wage index and the UK population.

B The graph shows that UK population was larger than France population.

C The graph shows that UK was very close to escaping the Malthusian trap.

D The graph is consistent with the Malthusian trap story.

Explanation / Answer

D is correct

From the end of the 13th century and beginning of the 17th century UK was into a vicious cycle of higher wages increasing population, then lower wages decreasing population and so on.

Thus the graph is consistent with Malthusian trap story.

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