Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The global specialization of production in which developing countries typically perform lower-paying manufacturing and labor-intensive jobs while core countries focus on higher-value services and technology.
AP course connection
Topic 7.7: 7.7 Changes as a Result of the World Economy