Natural Resources, Neither Curse Nor Destiny: Neither Curse Nor Destiny (Latin American Development Forum)

Customers in the US and Canada please order from Stanford University Press at (800) 621-2736 or visit their website at www.sup.org. 'Natural Resources: Neither Course nor Destiny' brings together a variety of analytical perspectives, ranging from econometric analyses of economic growth to historical studies of successful development experiences in countries with abundant natural resources. The evidence suggests that natural resources are neither a curse nor destiny. Natural resources can actually spur economic development when combined with the accumulation of knowledge for economic innovation. Furthermore, natural resource abundance need not be the only determinant of the structure of trade in developing countries. In fact, the accumulation of knowledge, infrastructure, and the quality of governance all seem to determine not only what countries produce and export, but also how firms and workers produce any good. Neither Curse Nor Destiny: Introduction To Natural Resources And Development / Daniel Lederman And William F. Maloney. Pt. 1. Are Natural Resources A Curse? Econometric Evidence. Trade Structure And Growth / Daniel Lederman And William F. Maloney -- Resource Curse Or Debt Overhang? / Ozmel Manzano And Roberto Rigobón -- The Relative Richness Of The Poor? Natural Resources, Human Capital, And Economic Growth / Claudio Bravo-ortega And José De Gregorio. Pt. 2. Are Natural Resources A Curse? Lessons From History. Prebisch-singer Redux / John T. Cuddington, Rodney Ludema, Shamila A. Jayasuriya -- Missed Opportunities: Innovation And Resource-based Growth In Latin America / William F. Maloney -- Resource-based Growth Past And Present / Gavin Wright And Jesse Czelusta -- From Natural Resources To High-tech Productions: The Evolution Of Industrial Competitiveness In Sweden And Finland / Magnus Blomström And Ari Kokko. Pt. 3. Are Natural Resources Destiny? Trade, Location, And Development: An Overview Of Theory / Anthony Venables -- Comparative Advantage And Trade Intensity: Are Traditional Endowments Destiny? / Daniel Lederman And L. Colin Xu -- Outgrowing Resource Dependence: Theory And Development / Will Martin. Edited By Daniel Lederman, William F. Maloney. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This volume studies the role of natural resources in development and economic diversification. It brings together a variety of analytical perspectives, ranging from econometric analyses of economic growth to historical studies of successful development experiences in countries with abundant natural resources.