Read the statement below and answer the question that follows. Although African countries are politically independent nations, economically they are still following the colonial relationship of the past, providing raw materials and few finished goods. The statement above is most closely related to which of the following theories of economic and social development?

Neocolonialism describes how a country can be politically independent yet remain economically dependent on former colonial powers. The statement’s emphasis on African countries continuing to export raw materials and import finished goods reflects that unequal colonial-era relationship. Therefore, the best answer is B, neocolonialism.

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