Which theory suggests that global inequality is a result of poor countries lacking Western attributes such as Western values and business practices?
A)dependency theory
B)modernization theory
C)world system theory
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

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Modernization theory suggests that global inequality is a result of poor countries lacking Western attributes such as Western values and business practices. Dependency theory argues that poor countries are not able to develop because they are trapped in a cycle of dependence on richer countries, while world system theory suggests that global inequality is a result of the exploitation of poor countries by richer countries through the global capitalist system. Therefore, choices A and C are incorrect, and D is incorrect because it includes all three theories.

Which Theory Suggests That Global Inequality Is a Result of Poor