Economic Dependence in Developing Countries

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What is the main reason for the lack of economic opportunities for marginalized groups?

Lack of access to basic services

Limited access to financial resources and credit

Discrimination and social exclusion (correct)

Unemployment and underemployment

What type of poverty is defined in relation to the average living standards in a particular society?

Absolute poverty

Extreme poverty

Moderate poverty

Relative poverty (correct)

What is a result of inadequate access to healthcare, clean water, sanitation, and housing?

Limited access to financial resources and credit

Unemployment and underemployment

Lack of access to basic services (correct)

Discrimination and social exclusion

What is the primary cause of poverty due to a lack of education and skills?

Limited access to quality education and training Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of marginalization on poverty?

Perpetuates poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of absolute poverty?

Lack of basic necessities required for survival Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of reliance on foreign aid in developing countries?

A mentality of aid dependence Signup and view all the answers

How do developed nations often use their assistance in countries with corruption and civil rights issues?

To influence the political landscape Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of periphery countries focusing on a narrow range of exports?

Imbalanced and unequal growth Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by developing countries due to limited technology?

Dependency on multinational corporations Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of natural resource dependence in developing countries?

Unequal distribution of benefits Signup and view all the answers

How do historical colonization and economic systems of exploitation contribute to poverty in developing countries?

By creating dependency and limiting development Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of economic dependency for developing countries?

It perpetuates poverty and underdevelopment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice of developed nations that negatively impacts developing countries?

Shaping trade terms in their favor. Signup and view all the answers

What makes developing countries vulnerable to economic shocks?

Dependency on a limited range of exports. Signup and view all the answers

What is a core concept of the Core-Dependency Model?

Unequal economic exchange between nations. Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the Core-Dependency Model?

It oversimplifies the complexity of economic relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of lack of autonomy for developing countries?

Perpetuation of poverty and underdevelopment. Signup and view all the answers