If You Were to Apply Modernization Theory to the Problem

question 19

Multiple Choice

If you were to apply modernization theory to the problem of global poverty, you might point to which of the following traits of low-income nations?

• A) the use of relatively little advanced technology
• B) high levels of population increase
• C) cultural resistance to innovation
• D) All of the above are correct.

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