World-Systems Theory Argues That the World System Changes Very Slowly

Multiple Choice

World-systems theory argues that the world system changes very slowly and that through a long series of changes, the United States is now at the top of the chain. Since this too must change, what are world-systems theorists suggesting as the next stage?

A) the collapse of the world economy
B) the expansion of capitalism into the world's poorest regions
C) the rise of China as the world's economic superpower
D) a sharing of economic power among many different nations