Resource curse

The resource curse, also known as the paradox of plenty or the poverty paradox, is the phenomenon of countries with an abundance of natural resources (such as fossil fuels and certain minerals) having less economic growth, less democracy, or worse development outcomes than countries with fewer natural resources.^[1] There are many theories and much academic debate about the reasons for and exceptions to the adverse outcomes. Most experts believe the resource curse is not universal or inevitable but affects certain types of countries or regions under certain conditions.^[2]^[3]

^ Smith, Benjamin; Waldner, David (2021). Rethinking the Resource Curse. Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108776837. ISBN 9781108776837. S2CID 233539488.
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[1] Smith, Benjamin; Waldner, David (2021). Rethinking the Resource Curse. Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108776837. ISBN 9781108776837. S2CID 233539488.

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