According to world-systems theory,the prosperity of the _________ is based on the poverty of the _________.
A) core societies; peripheral societies
B) peripheral societies; core societies
C) first-world countries; second-world countries
D) second-world countries; first-world countries

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World-systems theory suggests that the core countries, which are typically the most developed and wealthy nations, benefit from exploiting the peripheral countries, which are often less developed and poorer. This exploitation can take various forms, such as extracting cheap raw materials or relying on low-wage labor. Therefore, the prosperity of core societies is based on the poverty of peripheral societies. The other choices are not consistent with world-systems theory.

According to World-Systems Theory,the Prosperity of the _________ Is Based