Hello, my name is Nicole. My reaction paper is about
The Development of the Underdevelopment,
World-System Theory, and Neoliberalism. Please read the 3 readings that will be attached in order to answer the 4 questions. Please make sure to include the number of words for each question provided. By the end of the reaction paper, you must include the total number of words. You must include page numbers and the
style for this paper is Chicago Manuel of Style.
The questions are:
1. What is the thesis developed by Gunder Frank in “The Development of the Underdevelopment”? In your reflection, make sure to identify the causes of underdevelopment and explain how capitalist structures lead to both, development, and underdevelopment (About 400 words)
2. What is World-System Theory? In your response explain the concepts and functions of Core, semi-periphery, and peripheric areas (About 150 words)
3. What is neoliberalism? In your response, make sure to conceptualize the role of the state (include the role of law) and explain how neoliberal policies or the neoliberal model have been implemented around the world. In your reflection, make sure to include the role played by international organizations. (About 300 words)
4. In your opinion, how do the readings on Wallerstein and Gunder Frank (World System Theory and Development/Underdevelopment) and the pieces on neoliberalism complement each other? (About 200 words)