The specialization of peripheral countries in raw materials and foodstuffs,the decentralization of manufacturing to areas of low labor costs,and the emphasis of core regions on high-tech manufacturing and services describe
A) the digital divide.
B) the international division of labour.
C) comparative advantage.
D) import substitution.
E) initial advantage.

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The description given in the question refers to the concept of international division of labor. This refers to the specialization of certain regions or countries in certain types of production based on factors such as resources, labor costs, and technology. Peripheral countries specialize in producing raw materials and foodstuffs, while manufacturing is decentralized to areas with low labor costs. Core regions focus on high-tech manufacturing and services.

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