Semi-periphery Countries
Definition
Semi-periphery countries are those that fall between core and periphery countries in terms of their level of economic development. They typically have more diversified economies than periphery nations but lack the influence and power held by core nations.
Related terms
Secondary Sector Economy: The part of an economy that is concerned with manufacturing industry.
Newly Industrialized Country (NIC): A term used by political scientists and economists to describe a country whose level of economic development ranks it somewhere between developing and highly developed classifications.
Global North/South Divide: A socio-economic divide essentially splitting up 'rich' north from 'poor' south.
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AP Human Geography - 7.5 Theories of Development
Practice Questions (1)
According to Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory, what role do semi-periphery countries play in the global economic system?
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