"The study of natural resource extraction in resource-rich countries often shows that plunder, rather than prosperity, has become the norm. Management of natural resources differs widely in every state; a close examination of the decision-making chains in various states highlights the key...

This paper studies the cycles of nationalization and privatization in resource-rich economies. We discuss available evidence on the drivers and consequences of privatization and nationalization, review the existing literature, and present illustrative case studies. Our main contribution is then...

Intro -- NATURAL RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION -- NATURAL RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 COMPETITIVENESS EVALUATION FOR THE ALENTEJO AGRICULTURE AMONG THE MONTADO ECOSYSTEM -- ABSTRACT -- INTRODUCTION --...

Die Rohstoffpreise klettern auf immer neue Höhen, aber dennoch hört man aus den rohstoffexportierenden Ländern - vor allem Afrikas - wenig von wirtschaftlicher Prosperität. Im Gegenteil: Es herrschen extreme Armut, hohe Arbeitslosigkeit, Gewalt, Korruption und Misswirtschaft. Der Beitrag...