Which of These Is Not a Criticism of World Systems

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a criticism of world systems theory?

• A) Countries (like England) that were once the most powerful are no longer at the center of the world system.
• B) Core nations may be hurt by the world system through the loss of jobs.
• C) The world is no longer a set of economic interconnections between nations.
• D) The increasing interconnectedness of economies has all but eliminated peripheral countries.

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Extra Pay

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Free Rider Effect

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White-Collar Work

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