In world system theory, nations such as Afghanistan and Ethiopia that are at the very edge of the world economy and have very little to offer it are called ________.
A) core nations
B) semiperiphery nations
C) periphery nations
D) interstitial nations

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According to world system theory, periphery nations are those on the fringes of the world economy, whose economies are largely based on a few primary exports, and whose role in the global economic system is primarily to serve as sources of raw materials and cheap labor for core and semiperiphery nations. Afghanistan and Ethiopia fit this description, as their economies are largely based on agriculture and natural resource extraction, and they have very little industrial development or high-tech exports.

In World System Theory, Nations Such as Afghanistan and Ethiopia