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The Political Economy of Resource Regulation

An International and Comparative History, 1850-2015

Espen Storli editor Pål Thonstad Sandvik editor Andreas RD Sanders editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of British Columbia Press

Published:1st Oct '19

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Industrialist John Paul Getty famously quipped, “The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights.” Throughout history, natural resources have been sources of wealth and power and catalysts for war and peace. The cases studies gathered in this innovative volume examine how the intersection of ideas, interest groups, international institutions, and political systems gave birth to distinctive regulatory regimes at various times and places in the modern world.

Spanning seven continents and focusing on both advanced and developing economies, the case studies explore how the goals and modes of regulation have changed in response to new economic realities, demands from power brokers and the broader public, and rules and norms for what is considered legitimate government action.

Together, the contributors show that regulatory regimes in resource-dependent nations have played a decisive role in the international political economy. They also offer unique insights into why some resource-rich countries have flourished while others have been mired in poverty and corruption.

ISBN: 9780774860611

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 560g

376 pages