The Economics of Resource Rich Economies: 299 (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series) - Hardcover

 
9781849803915: The Economics of Resource Rich Economies: 299 (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series)

Synopsis

The Economics of Resource Rich Economies discusses the problems and benefits of economies rich in natural resources. After a brief look at some historical aspects, it explores the concept known as the 'Dutch Disease' and offers empirical and theoretical insights into the effects of rich natural resources on economic growth. It investigates the political economy of natural resources, issues of conflict and natural resources and a variety of policies and strategies for managing the revenue from natural resources.

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Edited by Frederick van der Ploeg, Research Director and Anthony J. Venables, Director, Oxford Centre for the Analysis of Resource Rich Economies, University of Oxford, UK

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