NATURAL RESOURCES: AN INCENTIVE OR AN OBSTACLE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH? Cover Image

NATURAL RESOURCES: AN INCENTIVE OR AN OBSTACLE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH?
NATURAL RESOURCES: AN INCENTIVE OR AN OBSTACLE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH?

Author(s): Rica Ivan, Călin Tănase Ladar
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Governance, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universității Agora
Keywords: Economic growth; natural resources; budget revenues; royalties; governance;

Summary/Abstract: This paper refers to the consequences of the presence of natural resources for countries endowed with such resources and the impact of such resources on their economy. It briefly describes the experience of some of these countries, presenting the success of those who benefited from these resources and the monetary, fiscal and exchange rate related aspects thereof. The concept of annuity initially refers to the remuneration related to ownership rights upon a limited resource. The paper provides an overview of situations that can influence the relation between natural resources, economic growth and some of the related key factors.

  • Issue Year: 12/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-6
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English