This paper provides an extensive review of the rapidly growing literature on the resource
curse phenomenon, whereby natural resources-rich countries experience lower levels of …

A country's ability to prosper economically depends on having a robust financial system and
a growing financial industry since they operate as the cornerstone for promoting economic …

When focused on sustainable economic growth, NRR, and other factors, financial expansion
is a crucial aspect that circles most variables; it is primarily concerned with financial …

Under the unprecedented negative impacts of global economic slowdown and
environmental deterioration, the question of how to turn the “natural resource curse” into the …

In response to the heightened emphasis on climate change and sustainable development,
economies and various states are directing their attention toward optimizing resource usage …

It is widely acknowledged that quality institutions and strong governance measures are
critical to ensure the assets of the country are managed effectively and yield a higher return …

This chapter by Shah examines the grand corruption observed in oil and gas industries and
discusses its root causes conceptually and empirically based upon special features of the oil …

This paper investigates the impact of inward remittances on income inequality in thirteen
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economies, spanning from 1996 to 2020, employing …

While the oil boom played a positive role in Azerbaijan's economy by reducing poverty and
increasing overall prosperity, the country's industrial structure became lopsided and favored …