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Political Geography of Development and Inequality
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Which theory argues that the spatial distribution of resources and opportunities is determined by the interaction between economic and political forces?
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Core-periphery theory
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Core-periphery theory argues that the global economy is divided into a core of developed countries and a periphery of less developed countries. The core countries exploit the periphery countries through trade and investment, leading to a widening gap in wealth and development.