Political economy of extractivism, the: global perspectives on the seduction of rent

Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032300597
Date de publication :
18 déc. 2024
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
430 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
For many countries, primarily in the Global South, extractivism – the exploiting and exporting of natural resources – is big business. For those exporting countries, natural resource rents create hope and promise for development which can be a seductive force. This book explores extractivism in economies around the world.