SP 1.4 - Dependency Theory Flashcards
Give three examples of mechanisms or flows between developed core countries and the developing periphery involved in the dependency theory?
Core to periphery
manufactured goods, aid, polluting industry, political and economic ideas
Periphery to core
brain drain , raw materials political support,made by repayments and purchases
What two sections did A.G FRANK view the world as having.
Developed core and underdeveloped periphery
According to the theory what is the role of the CAPITALIST developed core?
It deliberately keeps the periphery in a state of underdevelopment by exploiting its cheap resources, taking its skilled workers and selling its goods.
What did frank call the idea that the cores actions help developed world become wealthier?
The development of underdevelopment
What is viewed as only given the the periphery to ‘prevent restlessness’
Aid
The rise of the _______ ‘s like the Asian tigers argues against dependency theory
NICS EG INDIA AND CHINA
Which countries received help ( economic support and aid )from the USA in order to develop capitalist areas to prevent the spread of communist China?
Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Japan
State three possible social impacts of the dependency theory to the core or periphery countries?
Lack of high paid jobs going to the population of the periphery country, as they are reserved for the highly skilled , educated in the core country.
Exploitation of workers I’m both countries…brain drain
Loss or dilution of culture in periphery country due to Westernisation
Poor living conditions
Potential trickle down from investment
Which type of countries benefit more from the impacts of the dependency theory?
The more economically, culturally and militarily powerful country in the relationship. It is not mutually beneficial . The dependant country does benefit but the country it depends on will almost always have a hidden agenda.
Eg. The American alliance with the UK. OR China relationship with Africa
