This paper reviews the political economy of extractive resources and the associated resources sector governance agenda. The consensus that good sector governance improves the developmental impacts of extractive resources exploitation is premised on the understanding that institutions matter for...

Introduction -- Natural resources & public lands policies -- The evolution of public lands policy -- Overview of land set asides withdrawals & policies -- Biodiversity & the preservation of endangered species -- National forests & timber policy -- Grazing & public lands -- Mining & energy --...