Consider the following statements about Immanuel Wallerstein’s World-Systems Theory:
Statement I: Wallerstein divides the world into core, semi-periphery, and periphery nations based on their economic roles.
Statement II: World-Systems Theory suggests that global capitalism benefits all countries equally.
Statement III: According to Wallerstein, underdevelopment in periphery nations is a result of exploitation by core nations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1
Only I and II
2
Only II and III
3
Only I and III
4
Only I, II, and III