After his sociology class, Stefan shared with his father what he had learned about the increasing global inequality and the desperate living conditions millions of people find themselves in around the world. Stefan's father suggested that if only governments in the poorer countries would encourage trade with the Western countries, they would see an increase in their wealth, just like the Western countries themselves experienced following the Industrial Revolution. Which theory is consistent with this view?
◦ development theory
◦ dependency theory
◦ modernization theory
◦ globalization theory