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Is Natural Resource Wealth a ‘Blessing’ or a ‘Curse’ for Economic Growth?

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Due to research and debate over this topic, studies have shown that a dependency on resources weaken economies and then in turn lead them to have a toll on human development index, nourishment of the population, life expectancy or availability of water (Bulte, Damania, and Robert T. Deacon 2005).

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  • Aydan Mohnatova, 2021. "Is Natural Resource Wealth a ‘Blessing’ or a ‘Curse’ for Economic Growth?," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 10(12), pages 10-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:adm:journl:v:10:y:2021:i:12:p:10-13
    DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.2540
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