Rostow's model of economic development
A) is equally applicable to the countries of today as it was to Western countries in the 19th century.
B) claims that all countries can reach high GDP per capita if they follow the right path.
C) is accepted as valid by most geographers.
D) takes into account the interdependence of countries.
E) advocates little to no competition in the world economy by countries and regions.

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Rostow's model argues that all countries can achieve high levels of economic development if they follow a certain path of economic growth, which includes stages of traditional society, preconditions for takeoff, takeoff, drive to maturity, and high mass consumption. However, this view has been criticized as being too simplistic and not taking into account the complexities of different regions and their unique histories and challenges.

Rostow's Model of Economic Development