The term "banana republic" refers to the relationship between poorer states and_________.

Correct answer: A. MNCs

  • A. MNCs
  • B. NGOs
  • C. IGOs
  • D. substate actors

Explanation

A banana republic traditionally describes a politically weak, poorer country whose economy and government are heavily influenced by foreign multinational corporations, especially through commodity exports. NGOs and IGOs are not the defining relationship in the term.

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