Which of the following assumptions is most likely to apply to the relationship between wealth and core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries? Responses Wealth is evenly distributed between core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries, due to global trade systems. Countries with the same categorization of core, semi-periphery, or periphery have similar or equal wealth. Core countries are wealthier from exploiting labor in periphery countries within primary and secondary sectors. Periphery countries accrue more wealth than semi-periphery countries, due to increasing prices for raw materials. Semi-periphery countries have a higher concentration of wealth due to the increase in tertiary-sector jobs there