Practice mode Globalization

World-systems theory divides countries into core, peripheral and semi-peripheral. Which of these is part of the semi-periphery?

Correct answer A. Brazil

Explanation

Brazil is classed as semi-peripheral because it combines industrial development with features of the periphery, sitting between core nations like Japan and peripheral ones like Ethiopia.

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