The Paradox of Plenty: Natural Resources, Economic Development, and Conflict

  • NINT 5333 - The Paradox of Plenty: Natural Resources, Economic Development, and Conflict (Fall 2009)

Section A/CRN 7145 (syllabus)
Terra Lawson-Remer
Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.50pm

The possession of valuable natural resources like oil, diamonds and timber has proven more of a curse than a blessing for many countries - increasing opportunities for corruption, reducing government accountability, sparking violent conflict, generating the economic malaise known as

Concentration:Conflict and Security