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Factors affecting Development

Defining Development in a Developing World

Theories of Development

Module by Antonia Blankenberg, updated more than 1 year ago

Description

Rostow's Modernisation Theory and and Frank's Dependency Theory are the primary methods used to explain ideas of development. Here we look at the merits and drawbacks of these competing hypotheses.