Which theoretical model of regional development is most concerned with the notion of "class structure"?
A) State-centered approaches
B) Dependency theory
C) Modernization theory
D) Staples theory
E) Path dependency

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Dependency theory emphasizes the unequal distribution of power and resources between core and peripheral regions, which leads to the exploitation and underdevelopment of the latter. The theory is concerned with the notion of class structure, as it argues that the dominant political and economic classes in the core regions benefit from the exploitation of labor and resources in the periphery.

Which Theoretical Model of Regional Development Is Most Concerned with the Notion