Dependency Theory

(Economic, Political, International, Agricultural Perspectives)

By

Mr. Shelton

Collaborative Group Question: To what extent do charitable donations to developing countries by

industrialized countries create dependency

• Individual Questions:

a. To what extent do charitable donations to developing countries by industrialized countries create economic dependency

b. To what extent do charitable donations to developing countries constrain agricultural productivity.

c. To what extent do charitable donations to developing countries damage political relationships.

To what extent do charitable donations to developing countries by industrialized countries create economic dependency

• Source #1:

a. John Smith: “Economic dependency crushes developing countries”

1. Credentials: PHD from Harvard in Economics

2. Argument: “I believe that…”

3. Flaws: Slippery Slope

• Source #2:

b. Jane Brown: “Why pass judgement on Industrialized countries”

1. Credentials:

2. Argument: “I believe that…”

3. Flaws: Personal attack (AD Hominem)