Publication Date:
2009-10-01
Description:
A large literature has developed that documents a negative association between the presence of natural resources and economic development. In this paper we explore the empirics and theories of the so-called resource curse and try to assess its robustness. We conclude that there are many open questions and that the case of the curse needs revision and nuance.
Print ISSN:
1941-1340
Electronic ISSN:
1941-1359
Topics:
Economics