# Resource curse { "id": "S2009001624", "title": "Resource curse", "url": "/topics/S2009001624", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "lcsh", "revision": "7ce8577a710ffda9", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "5531616913358479968", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 0, 478, 64442, 24576 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } Here are entered works on the paradox that countries or regions with abundant natural resources often tend to have less economic growth and poorer development performance than those with fewer natural resources. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2009001624 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.