One likely impact of the world system has been
A)the spread of communism.
B)a greater economic distance between local elites and the population in developing countries.
C)higher prices for the advanced industrial nations.
D)periodic shortages of commodities.
E)the resurgence of subsistence agriculture.

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The world system has created a greater economic distance between local elites and the population in developing countries, as the global economic system tends to benefit multinational corporations and wealthy elites rather than the local population. This has led to increased inequality and poverty in many developing countries.

One Likely Impact of the World System Has Been