Lessons from a Successfully Export-Oriented, Resource-Rich Economy

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The book challenges the notion that abundant natural resources lead to economic curses, using Canada as a case study of successful export-oriented growth. It traces Canadian economic history from the late seventeenth to the early twentieth century, highlighting how effective institutions can leverage resource wealth for development. Additionally, it explores gender inequality and labor dynamics, emphasizing the role of data construction in economic analysis. The narrative suggests that the natural resource curse is largely a result of human decisions rather than inherent economic flaws.