Natural Resources and Economic Outcomes

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What is the primary factor often believed to determine if a country is rich or poor? Education level, Natural resources, Government stability, Tourism

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Natural resources

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Which country has the second largest oil reserves in the world?

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Saudi Arabia

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Despite having vast oil reserves, which country is considered one of the poorest in the western world?

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Venezuela

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What phenomenon describes the economic decline observed in countries rich in natural resources?

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Dutch disease

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Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as one of the richest countries in the world? Switzerland, Singapore, Colombia, Ireland

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Colombia

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The term "Dutch disease" refers to what economic issue?

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Decline in manufacturing due to resource wealth

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How did the discovery of natural gas affect the Netherlands' manufacturing industry?

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It caused a decline in jobs.

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Which country is noted for successfully managing its natural resources and avoiding the resource curse? Options: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Brazil

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Norway

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What is a primary characteristic of countries that tend to experience economic decline due to natural resources?

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High levels of corruption

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Which African country has shown significant economic growth despite being rich in diamonds?

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Botswana