Which theory explains regional inequality as a function of the relationship between "the hinterland" and "the metropolis"?
A) Staples theory
B) Modernization theory
C) Dependency theory
D) Conflict theory
E) Structural functionalism

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Dependency theory explains regional inequality through the lens of the relationships between developed countries (the metropolis) and underdeveloped countries (the hinterland), arguing that the economic positions of these regions are dependent upon their place in the global economic system.

Which Theory Explains Regional Inequality as a Function of the Relationship