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Natural Resources and Economic Development

This cluster of papers explores the phenomenon of resource curse, focusing on the impact of natural resource abundance, particularly oil, on political institutions, economic development, corruption, and democracy. It delves into the intricate relationship between resource wealth, governance, and societal well-being, offering insights into the challenges and complexities associated with managing and harnessing natural resources for sustainable development.

42.2K works worldwide332.5K citations
Natural ResourcesResource CursePolitical EconomyOil WealthCorruptionDemocracyInstitutionsEconomic DevelopmentRent SeekingTransparency

Journals publishing in this area

1Energy Policy cover
Energy Policy
ISSN 0301-4215504 articles in this topic
350h-index
2Energy Economics cover
Energy Economics
ISSN 0140-9883244 articles in this topic
285h-index
3International Journal of Financial Management and Economics cover
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