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AP Comparative Government
Unit 5 – Political & Economic Change in Development
Topic 5.9
What is the resource curse?
A term used to describe countries with a highly diversified economy.
A situation where countries lack access to natural resources.
A paradoxical condition where abundant natural resources lead to economic underdevelopment and less democracy.
The process of nationalizing natural resources for better control.
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AP Comparative Government - 5.9 Impact of Natural Resources
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