Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET November 2021 Political Science
Which of the following are true about the world system theory?
- 1. It is influenced by the Marxian idea of accumulation of wealth
- 2. On the basis of wealth accumulation, the world is divided between core, periphery and semi-periphery
- 3. It involves important concepts like players, strategies, rules and outcomes
- 4. It analyses the situation of conflict, competition and cooperation among states
A1 & 2 ✓ Correct
B1 & 4
C2 & 3
D3 & 4
Correct answer: (A) 1 & 2 — The true statements are that it draws on the Marxian idea of wealth accumulation and divides the world into core, periphery and semi-periphery, so the answer is 1 and 2.
Explanation
★The true statements are that it draws on the Marxian idea of wealth accumulation and divides the world into core, periphery and semi-periphery, so the answer is 1 and 2.
★Immanuel Wallerstein developed world-systems theory as a macro approach to world history.
★It is influenced by the Marxian focus on capital accumulation and inequality.
★It divides the world into core, periphery and semi-periphery by level of wealth.
★Concepts like players, strategies, rules and outcomes belong to game theory, not this.
★Its focus is on economic structure, not mainly on conflict and cooperation among states.
★So only the first two statements are true.
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