Which of the Following Has Wallerstein Identified as Fundamental Trends

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has Wallerstein identified as fundamental trends in the evolution of the capitalist world-economy?

• A) increasing mechanization of production
• B) increasing commodification of the factors of production
• C) increasing proletarianization of the labor force
• D) all of these

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Trickle-Down Theory

The assertion that stimulating overall economic growth will ultimately help the poor.

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Wealth Flows

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International Labour Organization

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