This book examines the paradox that resource-rich countries often struggle to manage their resources in a way that will help their economies thrive. It looks at

Debunks the view that natural resources lead to terrible outcomes by demonstrating that oil and minerals are actually a blessing.

The political economy of natural resource wealth poses two interrelated challenges for American foreign policy, both involving governance issues in countries th

'Natural Resources: Neither Course nor Destiny' brings together a variety of analytical perspectives, ranging from econometric analyses of economic growth to hi