Staple Theory Argues That Primary Resource Production Will Positively Affect

question 14

Multiple Choice

Staple theory argues that primary resource production will positively affect a region if:

• A) the primary material is exported.
• B) forward and backward linkages develop locally.
• C) the primary product is needed around the world.
• D) the region had only one staple resource.
• E) commodity dependency increased over time.

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