While modernization theory focuses on _____, dependency theory focuses on _____.
A)poor nations; rich nations
B)the future; the past
C)production of wealth; distribution of wealth
D)All of these are correct.

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Modernization theory emphasizes the production of wealth in developing countries through processes such as economic growth and industrialization. In contrast, dependency theory focuses on the distribution of wealth between developed and developing countries, arguing that underdevelopment of the latter is a result of unequal power relations and exploitation by the former. Thus, the correct answer is C, as it accurately represents the core tenets of each theory.

While Modernization Theory Focuses on _____, Dependency Theory Focuses on _____

While Modernization Theory Focuses on _, Dependency Theory Focuses on _