Which theory would best fit this statement: "Low-income countries are not underdeveloped; they are misdeveloped."
A) world systems
B) market oriented
C) dependency
D) state centered
E) conflict

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The statement suggests that the low-income countries are not simply lagging behind in their development, but rather have been hindered by external forces, such as colonialism and unequal relations in the global economy. This perspective aligns with the dependency theory, which argues that poorer countries are not underdeveloped but rather are reliant on richer countries for their development and have been systematically exploited in the global economic system.

Which Theory Would Best Fit This Statement: "Low-Income Countries Are