In the view of dependency theory, the countries of the center are viewed as the _____.
A) victim of poverty
B) solution to the problem of poverty
C) cause of the problem of poverty
D) center of agricultural problems
E) none of the above

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Dependency theory argues that the center countries (developed countries) are the cause of poverty in the periphery (less developed countries) through their exploitation of resources and labor. This exploitation perpetuates a cycle of underdevelopment and dependence on the center.

In the View of Dependency Theory, the Countries of the Center