Wallerstein's World Systems Theory

Wallerstein divided the countries of the world into three groups. Which of these groups is both the "exploiter" AND the "exploited"?

• core

• peripheral

• semi-peripheral

Wallerstein said that one group of countries is developed, and exploits the rest of the world. Which group is that exploiting group?

• core

• peripheral

• semi-peripheral

According to Wallerstein, which group of countries supplies the raw materials, cheap labor, and emerging markets?

• core

• periphery

• semi-periphery

The Core-Periphery Model does not imply that __________ will occur?.

• colonialism

• competition between core countries

• change

• military strength

According to Wallerstein's theory, what comes OUT of the core countries?

• cheap labor

• raw materials

• high-cost consumer goods

From now on, what should we call countries like Brazil, China, and India?

• developing countries

• developed countries

• least-developed countries

From now on, what should we call countries like South Korea, Australia, and Canada?

• developed countries

• developing countries

• least-developed countries

From now on, what do we call countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, and Djibouti?

• developed countries

• developing countries

• less-developed countries