According to the world systems analysis, a "periphery" nation is a nation that:
A. is a poor, developing nation exploited by more powerful nations and corporations (e.g., Honduras and Ethiopia).
B. along with its multinational corporations dominates all other nations socially, economically, and politically (e.g., the United States and Germany).
C. has a marginal economic status (e.g., Israel and South Korea).
D. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: A
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