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The Dependency Theory

Description: Test your understanding of the Dependency Theory, a sociological theory that explores the relationship between developed and developing countries.
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What is the central argument of the Dependency Theory?

  1. Developed countries exploit developing countries through trade and investment.

  2. Developing countries are responsible for their own underdevelopment.

  3. The global economy is a fair and equitable system.

  4. Economic development is a natural and inevitable process.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dependency Theory argues that the economic and political structures of the global economy are designed to benefit developed countries at the expense of developing countries.

Which Latin American scholar is considered one of the founders of the Dependency Theory?

  1. Fernando Henrique Cardoso

  2. Theotonio dos Santos

  3. Andre Gunder Frank

  4. Celso Furtado

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Andre Gunder Frank is a German-American sociologist and economist who is considered one of the founders of the Dependency Theory.

What is the concept of 'dependency' in the Dependency Theory?

  1. The economic and political dependence of developing countries on developed countries.

  2. The cultural and social dependence of developing countries on developed countries.

  3. The technological dependence of developing countries on developed countries.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of 'dependency' in the Dependency Theory refers to the economic, political, cultural, and social dependence of developing countries on developed countries.

What are some of the mechanisms through which developed countries exploit developing countries, according to the Dependency Theory?

  1. Unequal terms of trade.

  2. Foreign investment and debt.

  3. Control over technology and knowledge.

  4. Political and military intervention.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Dependency Theory argues that developed countries exploit developing countries through a variety of mechanisms, including unequal terms of trade, foreign investment and debt, control over technology and knowledge, and political and military intervention.

What are some of the consequences of dependency for developing countries, according to the Dependency Theory?

  1. Economic stagnation and underdevelopment.

  2. Social inequality and poverty.

  3. Political instability and authoritarianism.

  4. Environmental degradation.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Dependency Theory argues that dependency on developed countries can lead to a variety of negative consequences for developing countries, including economic stagnation and underdevelopment, social inequality and poverty, political instability and authoritarianism, and environmental degradation.

What are some of the criticisms of the Dependency Theory?

  1. It is too deterministic and does not allow for agency on the part of developing countries.

  2. It ignores the role of internal factors in the underdevelopment of developing countries.

  3. It is too focused on the relationship between developed and developing countries and ignores the role of other actors, such as multinational corporations.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dependency Theory has been criticized for being too deterministic, ignoring the role of internal factors in the underdevelopment of developing countries, and focusing too much on the relationship between developed and developing countries.

Despite its criticisms, what is the significance of the Dependency Theory?

  1. It has helped to raise awareness of the problems of underdevelopment and inequality in the global economy.

  2. It has inspired research on the relationship between developed and developing countries.

  3. It has led to the development of policies aimed at promoting economic development in developing countries.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dependency Theory has had a significant impact on the study of development and inequality in the global economy. It has helped to raise awareness of the problems of underdevelopment and inequality, inspired research on the relationship between developed and developing countries, and led to the development of policies aimed at promoting economic development in developing countries.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dependency theory?

  1. It emphasizes the role of external factors in shaping the development of developing countries.

  2. It argues that developing countries are passive recipients of exploitation by developed countries.

  3. It sees the global economy as a zero-sum game, where the gains of one country are necessarily the losses of another.

  4. It believes that developing countries can achieve economic development through self-reliance and import substitution.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dependency theory argues that developing countries cannot achieve economic development through self-reliance and import substitution. Instead, it emphasizes the need for structural changes in the global economy.

Which of the following is a key concept in dependency theory?

  1. Center-periphery model

  2. Imperialism

  3. Neocolonialism

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dependency theory uses a variety of concepts to explain the relationship between developed and developing countries, including the center-periphery model, imperialism, and neocolonialism.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of dependency theory?

  1. It is too deterministic and does not allow for agency on the part of developing countries.

  2. It ignores the role of internal factors in the underdevelopment of developing countries.

  3. It is too focused on the relationship between developed and developing countries and ignores the role of other actors, such as multinational corporations.

  4. It is a useful tool for understanding the problems of underdevelopment and inequality in the global economy.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dependency theory is a useful tool for understanding the problems of underdevelopment and inequality in the global economy, despite its criticisms.

Which of the following is a key figure associated with dependency theory?

  1. Andre Gunder Frank

  2. Theotonio dos Santos

  3. Fernando Henrique Cardoso

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andre Gunder Frank, Theotonio dos Santos, and Fernando Henrique Cardoso are all key figures associated with dependency theory.

Which of the following is NOT a policy recommendation associated with dependency theory?

  1. Land reform

  2. Import substitution industrialization

  3. Export-oriented industrialization

  4. Foreign aid

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Foreign aid is not a policy recommendation associated with dependency theory.

Which of the following is a key assumption of dependency theory?

  1. The global economy is a zero-sum game.

  2. Developing countries are inherently inferior to developed countries.

  3. Economic development is a natural and inevitable process.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dependency theory does not make any of these assumptions.

Which of the following is a key implication of dependency theory?

  1. Developing countries should pursue self-reliance and import substitution.

  2. Developed countries should provide foreign aid to developing countries.

  3. The global economy should be restructured to promote more equitable development.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dependency theory has a number of implications for policy, including the need for developing countries to pursue self-reliance and import substitution, for developed countries to provide foreign aid to developing countries, and for the global economy to be restructured to promote more equitable development.

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of dependency theory?

  1. It is too deterministic and does not allow for agency on the part of developing countries.

  2. It ignores the role of internal factors in the underdevelopment of developing countries.

  3. It is too focused on the relationship between developed and developing countries and ignores the role of other actors, such as multinational corporations.

  4. It is a useful tool for understanding the problems of underdevelopment and inequality in the global economy.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dependency theory is a useful tool for understanding the problems of underdevelopment and inequality in the global economy, despite its limitations.

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