Trends in the modern world-system include
A) the expansion and deepening of commodity relations in land, labor and wealth
B) a decline in the power of states
C) an increasing fracturing of capitalist enterprises into smaller units
D) an increase in the amount of subsistence production in agriculture

Question

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The expansion and deepening of commodity relations in land, labor, and wealth is a key trend in the modern world-system, driven by globalization and the increasing integration of markets.

Answer: B 
 While there is some debate about the extent of this decline, many scholars argue that the power of states has decreased as globalization has made it easier for businesses to operate across borders and for people to connect and communicate across distances.

Answer: C 
 Rather than fracturing into smaller units, capitalist enterprises have tended to grow larger and more consolidated over time, as seen in the rise of multinational corporations and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a relatively small number of people and organizations.

Answer: D 
 The opposite is true, as subsistence production in agriculture has generally declined worldwide as a result of industrialization, modernization, and the increasing focus on cash crops and commercial farming practices.

Trends in the Modern World-System Include