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Dependency theorists believe:____________?

Correct answer: A. that free-market development only helps the rich.

  • A. that free-market development only helps the rich.
  • B. that development countries should be dependent on free-market development.
  • C. that economic growth is dependent on the poor.
  • D. all of the above.

Explanation

Dependency theory argues that the global capitalist system benefits wealthy core states and elites while keeping poorer countries in dependent positions, so market-led development may mainly enrich the already powerful. Options b and c distort the theory, making “all of the above” incorrect.

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