Page 249 8.4. How Do Sociological Theories Explain Global Inequality? Identify the scenarios in which dependent development would or would not be possible. Possible Mexico, whose economy has grown despite continuing to rely on the United States for economic and trade support Press Space to open Japan, whose business sector is strong and economy is growing Press Space to open Nepal, whose economy is primarily agricultural Press Space to open India, whose population size and manufacturing industries represent strengths, despite widespread poverty and the controlling influence of Western corporations over most manufacturing in the country Press Space to open Not Possible