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According to sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory, the wealthy in peripheral nations support the exploitation of poor workers by core nation capitalists in return for maintaining their own wealth and position. Poverty is thus perpetuated, and the problems worsen because of the unprecedented population growth in these countries.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

__________ economies are found in 69 nations, including Portugal, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, and Germany.
 
  a. Low-income b. Lower-middle-income
 c. Upper-middle-income d. High-income



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

d



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