Question

what does modernization theory suggest low - income countries need in order to develop? fewer interactions with wealthier nations traditional values and self - sufficiency increased military power and control modern ideas, technology, and institutions 8 multiple choice 1 point what is the central argument of dependency theory? economic inequality is caused by poor countries refusing to modernize poor countries lack natural resources and must develop independently poor countries are economically exploited and dominated due to their dependence on rich countries all countries develop at the same pace regardless of external influences 9 multiple choice 1 point why do countries with strong economies often rely on guest workers? because their labor demands exceed what the local labor force can supply to reduce the unemployment rate among local citizens to promote international tourism and cultural exchange to replace domestic workers who are unwilling to work

Explanation:

Question 7

Modernization theory posits that low - income countries develop by adopting modern elements. Fewer interactions with wealthier nations goes against modernization (which often involves learning from wealthier nations). Traditional values and self - sufficiency are more in line with pre - modern or non - modernization approaches. Increased military power is not a core tenet of modernization theory. Modern ideas, technology, and institutions are what modernization theory says low - income countries need to develop.

Dependency theory argues that poor countries are in a dependent relationship with rich countries, where rich countries exploit poor countries. The idea that poor countries refuse to modernize is a modernization theory - related misinterpretation. Saying poor countries lack natural resources and must develop independently is not the core of dependency theory. And the idea that all countries develop at the same pace is incorrect as dependency theory emphasizes uneven development due to exploitation. The correct central argument is that poor countries are economically exploited and dominated due to their dependence on rich countries.

Countries with strong economies have high labor demands. If the local labor force can't meet these demands, they rely on guest workers. Relying on guest workers doesn't reduce local unemployment (in fact, it's because local labor is insufficient). Promoting international tourism and cultural exchange is not the reason for relying on guest workers. And the idea that guest workers replace unwilling domestic workers is not the main reason (the main reason is unmet labor demand). So the correct answer is that their labor demands exceed what the local labor force can supply.

Answer:

D. Modern ideas, technology, and institutions

Question 8