What is Baran's explanation for underdevelopment in Asia, Africa, and Latin America ?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. monopolistic business from abroad
- B. reactionary ruling coalitions
- C. weak domestic middle class
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Baran linked underdevelopment to foreign monopolistic interests, reactionary ruling coalitions, and the weakness of an independent domestic middle class. These forces prevent the domestic surplus from being invested productively, so all of the listed factors apply.
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