Modernization theorists argue that third world nations are underdeveloped because of

They are likely to reason out that the third world nations are undeveloped because of their lack of modern economic activities and they are not well introduced to new techniques or machines that have made them to lack and to be underdeveloped than other world nations.

The Cook Islands is a representative democracy with a parliamentary system in an associated state relationship with New Zealand. Executive power is exercised by the government, with the Chief Minister as head of government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Parliament of the Cook Islands.