There are two major explanations for the unequal distribution of the world's wealth and power: modernization theory and dependency theory. Each theory suggests a different solution to the suffering of hungry people in the world. Pick up any one of the two theories and evaluate its application to the developing countries.

Evaluate · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ A way forward

Debate: Does modernisation theory or dependency theory better explain underdevelopment?