The Political Economy of Resource Regulation: An International and Comparative History, 1850-2015

ISBN 10: 0774860618 / ISBN 13: 9780774860611

Published by UBC Press, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Political Economy of Resource Regulation: An International and Comparative History, 1850-2015
• Publisher: UBC Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0774860618
• ISBN 13: 9780774860611
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Industrialist John Paul Getty famously quipped, “The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights.” Throughout history, natural resources have been sources of wealth and power and catalysts for war and peace. The case studies gathered in this innovative volume examine how the intersection of ideas, interest groups, international institutions, and political systems gave birth to distinctive regulatory regimes at various times and places in the modern world. Spanning seven continents and focusing on both advanced and developing economies, it offers unique insights into why some resource-rich countries have flourished while others have been mired in poverty and corruption.

About the Author

Andreas R. D. Sanders is a postdoctoral researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Pal Thonstad Sandvik is professor in economic history at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Espen Storli is associate professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.