The Semiperipheral Countries

question 32

Multiple Choice

The semiperipheral countries:

• A) are more technologically and economically advanced than the peripheral countries, but less so than the core countries
• B) are stronger politically and militarily than the peripheral countries, but less so than the core countries
• C) have historically combined wage labor with certain types of forced labor
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Direct Cost

Expenses that can be directly traced to producing specific goods or services, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Indirect Cost

Costs not directly traceable to a specific product or project, such as utilities or rent.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profits.

Direct Manufacturing Cost

Costs that are directly attributable to the production of a specific product, including direct materials and direct labor.