Wallerstein Pointed to Several Factors That Cause Dependency Among Low-Income

question 67

Multiple Choice

Wallerstein pointed to several factors that cause dependency among low-income nations. Which of the following is a factor that Wallerstein did NOT consider to be a cause of dependency?

• A) narrow, export-oriented economies
• B) lack of integration into the world economy
• C) lack of industrial capacity
• D) foreign debt

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