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

Comprehend how government policies such as subsidies, tariffs, and quotas affect international trade.

Analyze the long-run effects of changes in trade policy on imports and exports.

Differentiate between tariffs and quotas and their respective impacts on trade volume and domestic industries.

Understand the effects of fixing exchange rates and limiting currency convertibility on international trade.

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