World-Systems Theory Argues That the World System Changes Very Slowly

question 37

Multiple Choice

World-systems theory argues that the world system changes very slowly and that through a long series of changes, the United States is now at the top of the chain. Since this too must change, what are world-systems theorists suggesting as the next stage?

• A) the collapse of the world economy
• B) the expansion of capitalism into the world's poorest regions
• C) the rise of China as the world's economic superpower
• D) a sharing of economic power among many different nations

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