Countries in which tier of Wallerstein's world-systems model typically have both low levels of HDI and also high younger-person dependency ratios?
A)core
B)island of development
C)semi-periphery
D)periphery

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According to Wallerstein's world-systems model, periphery countries are typically characterized by low levels of Human Development Index (HDI) due to their underdevelopment, lack of resources, and limited access to global trade. These countries also have high younger-person dependency ratios due to their high fertility rates and limited access to education and healthcare, which result in a large proportion of the population being dependent on the working-age population.

Countries in Which Tier of Wallerstein's World-Systems Model Typically Have