Why Do Countries with Large Endowments of Natural Resources Face

question 89

Multiple Choice

Why do countries with large endowments of natural resources face what is known as a "resource curse?"

• A)Other countries are envious of their wealth and will not help them develop.
• B)No countries with resources have enjoyed successful development.
• C)Easy access to wealth gives a country less reason to build up other political and economic infrastructures.
• D)Resource wealth prevents the development of the service sector.

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