What is the primary argument of modernization theory?
A. Different nations will always have different levels of economic growth, due to the constant influx and outflux of citizens to those nations.
B. Low-income countries can improve their global economic standing by industrialization of infrastructure and shifts in cultural attitudes toward work.
C. Global inequality is due to the exploitation of peripheral and semi-peripheral nations by core nations.
D. Subjective poverty is the basis for economic inequality; solving that problem first will then lead to greater equality across nations.
Answer (1)
Modernization theory argues that low-income countries can improve their economic standing through industrialization and cultural changes. This approach emphasizes the importance of developing infrastructure and positive work attitudes. Critics highlight that it may oversimplify the complexities of global economic disparities. ;
