http://www.netvouz.com/ipfwgweb/tag/resourcecurse?feed=rss&pg=1 ipfwgweb's bookmarks tagged "resourcecurse" on Netvouz http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/1999/wp9985.pdf#search=%22does%20mother%20nature%20corrupt%22 This paper argues that natural resource abundance creates opportunities for rent-seeking behavior and is an important factor in determining a country's level of corruption. In a simple growth model, we illustrate the interrelationships between natural resources, corruption, and economic growth, and discuss potential anti-corruption policies. We show that the extent of corruption depends on natural resource abundance, government policies, and the concentration of bureaucratic power. Furthermore, the growth effects of natural resource discoveries and anticorruption policies crucially depend on the economy's state of development. We empirically corroborate the model's implications in a cross-country framework with both corruption and growth endogenized. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:55:43 GMT http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/cgsd/events/documents/auty.DOC The paper examines two potential solutions. First, rapid economic reform may be facilitated by a growth collapse if the ratio of oil reserves to population is low, so that the principal option open to governments to resolve political tensions is by nurturing wealth creation.Second, where oil reserves promise to sustain rents for at least a decade, a more gradual dual track reform may prove viable. This strategy eases the political risk of economic reform by allowing gainers to compensate losers by creating a dynamic market sector in geographical enclaves that offer both domestic and foreign investors immediate access to post-reform conditions of infrastructure, institutions and incentives. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:29:15 GMT http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/cgsd/events/documents/auty.DOC This paper examines two potential solutions. First, rapid economic reform may be facilitated by a growth collapse if the ratio of oil reserves to population is low, so that the principal option open to governments to resolve political tensions is by nurturing wealth creation.Second, where oil reserves promise to sustain rents for at least a decade, a more gradual dual track reform may prove viable. This strategy eases the political risk of economic reform by allowing gainers to compensate losers by creating a dynamic market sector in geographical enclaves that offer both domestic and foreign investors immediate access to post-reform conditions of infrastructure, institutions and incentives. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:08:31 GMT http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/cgsd/events/documents/auty.DOC The paper examines two potential solutions. First, rapid economic reform may be facilitated by a growth collapse if the ratio of oil reserves to population is low, so that the principal option open to governments to resolve political tensions is by nurturing wealth creation.Second, where oil reserves promise to sustain rents for at least a decade, a more gradual dual track reform may prove viable. This strategy eases the political risk of economic reform by allowing gainers to compensate losers by creating a dynamic market sector in geographical enclaves that offer both domestic and foreign investors immediate access to post-reform conditions of infrastructure, institutions and incentives. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:25:31 GMT http://isp-aysps.gsu.edu/papers/ispwp0214.pdf Natural resources constitute a great source of wealth in many developing economies. This essay examines the connection between the share of mining in GDP and selected fiscal variables. The author ask two questions. Do countries that relay more heavily on natural resource production show a greater ratio of tax revenue to GDP? Do countries that rely more heavily on natural resources choose more or less decentralized fiscal structures? xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:20:31 GMT http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/ipd/aboutus/index.cfm IPD intendeds not only to help countries find solutions to pressing problems, but also to strengthen their institutions and civil societies. It pursues its objectives through four activities: Task Forces together experts from various countries to study complex, controversial economic issues and provide policy alternatives; Country Dialogues prove the quality of official decision making on economic issues, and open discussion to a broader array of participants; Capacity building through a Journalism Workshops and Journalism Premier enables civil society to participate effectively in the policy-making process, and Research improves the intellectual foundation for debate on development issues WG links-ALL > WG Organizational Related Links -Combating the Resources Curse ipfwgweb Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:21:33 GMT http://www.thomaspalley.com/docs/articles/economic_development/natural_resources_curse2.pdf#search=%22www.thomaspalley.com%2Fdocs%2Farticles%2Feconomic_development%2Fnatural_resources_curse2.pdf%22 The paper discusses the fact that the poorest countries possess significant reserves of oil and other natural resources. This occurs because the income from these resources is often misappropriated by corrupt leaders and officials instead of being used to support growth and development. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Sat, 02 Sep 2006 21:04:12 GMT http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0821355031&id=3i0Wxj9l8LQC&pg=PR5&lpg=PR5&ots=GKAKhAKhSP&dq=Natural+Resources+and+Violent+Conflict:+Options+and+Actions+By+Paul+Collier+,+Ian+Bannon&sig=qXBh7iezuKB0qjBEvN-uwE3kejk The book explains the links between resource dependence conflict and then considers what can be done to help reduce possible conflicts.The contributors consider the risks of corruption,secessionist movements, and rebel financing. They also consider the roles played by government, the development community, and the country's population and propose an agenda for global action. Focusing on what it can be done collectively to diminish the likelihood of civil war, contributors to this volume suggest practical approaches and policies that could be adopted by the international community-from financial and resource reporting procedures to commodity tracking systems and enforcement techniques, including sanctions, certification requirements, and aid conditionality. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:35:53 GMT http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/cgsd/STP/Oil%20revenue%20management/General%20Oil%20Documents/AUPeC,%20IMF,%20OECD,%20UNDP%20and%20WB%20documents/Revenue%20Sharing%20in%20Petroleum%20States%20Roy%20Bahl%20Transcript.pdf#search=%22oil%20and%20politics%22 The paper raises the question of the sharing of natural resource revenues between different levels of government. It is not a major issue in every country in the world. The author discuss three issues. The first is the linkage between natural resource revenue management and intergovernmental fiscal relations or fiscal decentralization. The second is a normative question: should natural resource revenue be shared between the levels of government and what are the non-emotional arguments about why they should and why they should not. Third, is there a case for a sub-national government natural resource fund? If so, how could it work? xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:29:40 GMT http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/cgsd/STP/Background%20STP/Reports%20and%20Studies%20on%20STP/Royal%20African%20Society/Royal_Af_Society_Ellis_WAfrica_oil_03.pdf#search=%22oil%20and%20politics%22 The USA war against the terrorism increases the strategic value of West Africa oil reserve. This came at the time when there have been massive new discoveries in offshore waters. The article points out the way in which the governs of these countries understood to use their natural resources to promote the welfare of the citizens. xAnnotated papers-ALL > Annotated papers-Combating the Resource Curse ipfwgweb Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:07:06 GMT