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
Should be back in stock very soon
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