Dependency Theory Maintains That the Uneven Distribu­tion of Wealth Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

Dependency theory maintains that the uneven distribu­tion of wealth is the result of

• A) wealthy countries' use of protectionist tariffs to limit international trade.
• B) wealthy countries' exploitation of poor countries for primary products and the continued depen­dence of poorer countries on wealthy countries for manufactured goods.
• C) continued imperialistic expansion by wealthier countries.
• D) too much political intervention in international trade.