Theories of Development

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According to Rostow’s theory of Modernization, less developed countries can improve their economies by following the path taken by industrial nations.

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following the path taken by industrial nations

Answer explanation

What barriers do developing countries face that would prevent them from following the same path as MDCs

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When comparing Rostow to the Demographic Transition Model, one consequence of the drive to maturity is a(n)

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slowing in the rate of population growth

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According to Wallerstein model, the world economy benefits rich societies and harms other countries. Many of these peripheral countries are

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export-commodity dependent countries that focus on one industry

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_________ stated - "Countries do not exist in isolation but are part of an intertwined world system in which all countries are dependent on each other."

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Wallerstein

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Wallerstein’s model provides a framework for analyzing where sector workers in new international division of labor live and work. The semi peripheral countries are home to

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many workers in secondary and tertiary sectors.

Answer explanation

Semi-peripheral states have many secondary workers in factories such has clothing as well as tertiary sectors such as call centers.