We combine original geo-referenced data on mining extraction of 15 minerals with information on conflict events at … spatial resolution of 0.5o x 0.5o for all Africa over 1997-2010. Exploiting exogenous variations in world prices, we find a … positive impact of mining on conflict at the local level. Quantitatively, the historical rise in prices (commodity super …

that arise along the way. Special attention is given to Norway, the world's third largest oil exporter, and the role of …

government if they can renege on the contract with the mining company, and hence government turnover is larger in this case …. Incentive-compatible license fees paid by private companies and mining investment are lower in unstable countries, and increase … government can commit before mining licenses are auctioned, it will invest more in weapons under private extraction than under …

exports are no longer significant while the value of subsoil assets has a significant positive effect on growth. But the World …

around the world, pondering the question whether an abundance of natural resources is a blessing or a curse. Second, an … article discusses the experience of Norway, the world's third largest oil exporter. To date, Norway has appeared to be mostly …