Modernization theory argues that ______.

A. there are stages of growth for each society, and that poor countries should replicate rich countries’ path of development
B. rich countries got rich at the expense of poor countries, and that the international economy structurally favors rich countries
C. growth occurs if and when the state plays an active role in investment and innovation to build the competitiveness of national industries
D. poor countries can develop quickly and efficiently by focusing on competition and commodification in all parts of life


A. there are stages of growth for each society, and that poor countries should replicate rich countries’ path of development

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