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AP Human Geography
Unit 5 – Agriculture and Rural Land–Use
Topic 5.9
Why is the Boserup hypothesis often criticized within the context of modern agricultural development?
It underestimates the impact of globalization on local farming cultures and traditions.
It overestimates the role of market forces in shaping agricultural practices.
It assumes technology will always advance fast enough to meet increasing demand for resources.
It neglects environmental sustainability concerns associated with intensive farming techniques.
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