Dependency Theory

Dependency Theory

1. Raul Presbisch

   • Rich countries
     • They get reacher
   • Poor Countries
     • They get poorer
   • Liberal reformers

2. States

   • Dominant
     • Advanced Industrial Nations (OECD)
   • Dependent
     • Asia, Latin America & Africa
       • Low per capita income
       • Rely on export
     • External forces
       • Multi national corporations
       • Intl´commodity markets
     • Supply Cheap Materials

3. Andre Gunder

   • Marxist
     • State Expansion
       • Imperialism

4. Wallerstein

   • World System Theorist

5. Undevelopment

   • Resources not being used

6. Underdevelopment

   • Resources used
     • Benefiting dominant states