Chapter 8: Rich Above, Poor Below? Development and Inequality In International Relations

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Explain the key economic development theories, including modernization, dependency, and world-systems theory, and analyze their implications for global politics.
- Assess the causes and consequences of poverty and global inequality, and evaluate efforts to reduce disparities between nations.
- Analyze the role of international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization and the World Bank, in promoting development and evaluate their impact on global inequality.

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