Dependency theory
Dependency
theory is a theory that explain the situation in which the economy of certain
countries is conditioned by the development and expansion of another economy to
which the former is subjected. The relation of interdependence between two or
more economies, and between these and world trade, assumes the form of
dependence when some countries (the dominant ones) can expand and can be
self-starting while other countries (the dependent ones) can do this only as
reflection of that expansion which can have either a positive or a negative
effect on their immediate development
(Theotonio,1971).
Thus,
dependency is the relationship between
the dependents and the developed countries. It is a situation which conditions
the ability of the underdeveloped to develop. It is limited by the expansion of
capitalism. Its traditional form was imperialism or colonialism while its
contemporary form happens to be Neo-colonialism, i.e., a state of dependency of
the underdeveloped periphery (the new states) upon the developed (the former
imperialist- colonialists).
Generally,
Dependency theory is a sociological theory which holds that economic events in
history have encouraged developing countries to depend upon the support of more
advanced nations. This dependence prevents developing nations from fully
creating institutions and infrastructure necessary for their full transition into
industrial nations. This process can take many forms for the developing
country.
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