World Systems and Modernization Theories

For each section, be sure to note how the theories are similar or different. In other words, try to explain what is unique about each by comparing them to each other.o What is each theory attempting to explain (i.e. what is the explanandum)? What is the major causal mechanism of each theory (the explanans)? Who are the major “players” in their causal story? (e.g. government policies, layers of the world-system, multinational firms, individuals with different ability levels) Give a short example of how the causal mechanism of the theory works to produce the outcome it is trying to explain (e.g. “In the causal story used by modernization theories, country A would develop because it did X, Y, and Z.”) What level(s) of causation does each theory use? How can you tell?o Give at least one logical criticism of each theory. In other words, what is something that the logic of the theory itself seems to ignore or misunderstand? Give at least one empirical criticism of each theory. In other words, are there specific pieces of evidence that contradict the theory? Is one of the theories a stronger explanation for why development occurred (and didn’t occur)? Why or why not?