dependency theory

notion that resources flow from a periphery of poor underdeveloped states to a core of wealthy states; contends that poor states are impoverished and rich ones enriched by the way poor states are integrated into the world system
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dependency theory

Summary

dependency theory is a world-systems theory[1]. It draws 1,336 Wikipedia views per month (world_systems_theory category, ranking #1 of 1).[2]

Key Facts

  • dependency theory's instance of is recorded as world-systems theory[3].
  • dependency theory's instance of is recorded as international relations theory[4].
  • dependency theory's main subject is dependency[5].
  • dependency theory's described at URL is recorded as http://www.inkrit.de/e_inkritpedia/e_maincode/doku.php?id=d:dependenztheorie[6].
  • dependency theory's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Political Theory[7].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include world-systems theory[3] and international relations theory[4].

Why It Matters

dependency theory draws 1,336 Wikipedia views per month (world_systems_theory category, ranking #1 of 1).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

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  1. 23d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Main subject dependency
    Described by source Encyclopedia of Political Theory
    Instance of
    Instance of world-systems theory, international relations theory
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