According to world systems analysis, a periphery nation is a nation that

A. has a marginal economic status, such as Israel and South Korea.
B. is a poor, developing nation, such as Haiti or Chad, that is exploited by more powerful nations and corporations.
C. does not quite exert control, but is considered of marginal economic status.
D. along with its multinational corporations dominates all other nations socially, economically, and politically, such as the U.S. and Germany.


Answer: B

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