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Ontology and methodology in the study of the resource curse

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The most influential work on the resource curse employs quantitative methodologies, typically some variant of regression analysis that includes (to the extent that data allows) all of the world’s countries over a number of years. This paper argues that natural resource rents affect political outcomes through different channels, with varying impact and even direction of effect. This complexity is very difficult to capture in a large quantitative model. This paper argues that careful case studies are a more suitable way to advance our knowledge of the resource curse.

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  • Herb, Michael, 2017. "Ontology and methodology in the study of the resource curse," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 82871, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
    • Handle: RePEc:ehl:lserod:82871
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    • N0 - Economic History - - General
    • R14 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Land Use Patterns
    • J01 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - General - - - Labor Economics: General

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