If You Were Applying Modernization Theory to the Problem of Global

question 34

Multiple Choice

If you were applying modernization theory to the problem of global poverty, you might expect rich nations to aid the economic development of poor nations by

• A) introducing advanced technology to poor nations.
• B) encouraging poor nations to rely on rich nations as a source of raw materials.
• C) helping poor nations to increase their population.
• D) helping poor nations keep their cultural traditions strong.

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Falsifiable

A criterion for a theory or hypothesis that it can be proven wrong by observable data or experiment.