Core Countries
Definition
Core countries are dominant capitalist countries characterized by high levels of industrialization and urbanization. They control global trade and have strong, stable governments.
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Core countries shape international economic policies, attract significant foreign investment, and often experience immigration due to job opportunities. Their strategies can dictate urban planning trends and regional development worldwide.Related terms
Periphery Countries: Less developed countries with less stable governments, lower income and less control over global trade.
Semi-periphery Countries: Countries that are midway between the core and periphery. They're not as influential as core countries but are more stable and developed than periphery countries.
Global North: A term used to refer to the world's wealthy, industrialized nations which are mostly located in the Northern Hemisphere.
"Core Countries" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Comparative Government
Intro to Political Science
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 7.5 Theories of Development
Practice Questions (1)
Which theory holds that core countries depend on the periphery for raw goods and labor, while the periphery depends on the core for goods?
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