Understanding and Avoiding the Oil Curse in Resource-rich Arab Economies
Ibrahim Elbadawi
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Understanding and Avoiding the Oil Curse in Resource-rich Arab Economies
by Ibrahim Elbadawi, Hoda Selim
Published
2016
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
498
ISBN-13
9781107141728
Description
"For over eighty years the Arab region has derived massive wealth from its natural resources, yet the region's economies remain little diversified, while the oil market is experiencing major structural shifts with the advent of shale gas. Moreover, the resource itself is eventually exhaustible. Under these conditions economic prosperity cannot be sustainable. The critical question is how can the countries of this region escape the 'oil curse'? In this volume, leading economists argue that the curse is not a predestined outcome but a result of weak institutions and bad governance. A variety of analytical perspectives and examination of various international case studies leads to the conclusion that natural resources can only spur economic development when combined with sound political institutions and effective economic governance. This volume, with its unique focus on the Arab region, will be an important reference for researchers and policy makers alike"--
Subjects
[William Wheeler Hubbell, authorized to apply for patents.]
The Prize
How to be rich
Oil!
Sixteenth census of the United States
Petroleum industry and trade of Peru and Equador
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