According to the world systems theory:
A) LDCs can help themselves only if they emulate Western cultures.
B) LDCs need to become modernized.
C) rich and poor countries are different because they operate differently in the world.
D) wealthy nations should provide charity to LDCs because they are responsible for the poverty.
E) given enough time, globalization will lead to a world with more economic equity.

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According to the world systems theory, rich and poor countries are distinct because they operate differently in the world. The theory argues that the global economic system is characterized by a core of wealthy nations that exploit a periphery of poor nations to maintain their wealth and power. This core-periphery structure perpetuates global inequality and prevents LDCs from improving their economic situations by themselves or emulating Western cultures. Therefore, the best choice is C.

According to the World Systems Theory