rent seeking. In this paper, we develop a general equilibrium model explaining why natural resources turn out to be a curse … governing elite expropriate rents from natural resources which reduces the productive use of these resources. The expected costs … natural resources and rent seeking, ethnic diversity increases concentration of political power, reduces income per capita and …

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of natural resources in economic growth by taking …

Zimbabwe has a wealth of natural resources and is rich in biodiversity. The national Government is trying to achieve …