André Gunder Frank (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards
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André Gunder Frank
André Gunder Frank
German left-wing economist (1929-2005), developed dependency theory
Theory Frank is famous for
Theory Frank is famous for
Dependency theory
Alternative name for dependency theory
Alternative name for dependency theory
The development of underdevelopment
Core nations in dependency theory
Core nations in dependency theory
Elite metropolis (e.g., USA, UK) that exploit others
Peripheral nations in dependency theory
Peripheral nations in dependency theory
Exploited satellites kept in underdevelopment
How core nations exploit peripheral nations
How core nations exploit peripheral nations
Use them for cheap raw materials and labour
Metropolis-satellite model
Metropolis-satellite model
Chain of exploitation: satellites → metropoles → Europe
Frank's 1st major claim
Frank's 1st major claim
Industrialised nations aren't satellites; underdeveloped nations are limited by satellite status
Frank's 2nd major claim
Frank's 2nd major claim
Satellites developed most when ties to metropolis weakest
Frank's 3rd major claim
Frank's 3rd major claim
Most underdeveloped regions had closest historical ties to developed world
Theory Frank criticised
Theory Frank criticised
Modernisation theory (e.g., Walt Rostow's stages)
Criticism: dependency theory focus
Criticism: dependency theory focus
Too economically focused, ignores other factors
Frank's view on capitalism's role
Frank's view on capitalism's role
Cause of underdevelopment, not a solution