Dependency theory

• Legacy of colonialism

• Global domination of wealthy countries purposely prevents development

• Rich nations encourage dependency (enriches them)

• Dominance of multinational corporations; influence in world politics

• Ex: developed countries’ economic debt; Western cultural domination; resource depletion to the benefit of developed world and multinational profits

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