Using Power as a Dimension, the Countries of the World

question 137

Multiple Choice

Using power as a dimension, the countries of the world can be divided economically into three levels. Those with the most power are the .

• A) core countries
• B) peripheral countries
• C) semiperipheral countries
• D) cornerstone nations

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Period Cost

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Helpline Costs

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