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Resource dependency

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A condition where a country's economy becomes overly reliant on a single natural resource, making it vulnerable to price fluctuations and limiting economic diversification.

AP course connection

Topic 5.9: 5.9 Impact of Natural Resources

Unit 5