Under New Mercantilism, the fervent nationalism of the native middle classes does not create conflict with the multinational corporations because they (the middle classes)
Explanation:
Option 1 is about native capitalists and not about middle class. Option 2 is not completely correct, as their (middle class’s) power comes from the metropolis and they cannot easily afford to challenge the international system (not that they are dependent on it). Option 4 can be eliminated as the author does not speak about this in terms of popular support. Option 3 is the correct answer, as statements in the fourth paragraph support this point. Firstly, the fervent nationalism asks only promotion with the corporate structure and not for a break with that structure (maintaining status quo). Secondly, they cannot easily afford to challenge the international system (again they are not in a position to challenge the status quo). Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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