Resource wars

Emma Gilberthorpe; Elissaios Papyrakis

doi:10.4324/9780429282348-80

Resource wars

Emma Gilberthorpe^*, Elissaios Papyrakis

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Resource wars are violent conflicts that are the result of dedicated efforts to pursue and control valuable resources. Geographically-concentrated resources with a high value-to-weight ratio (as in the case of diamonds, precious metals or narcotics) are often associated with resource competition and warfare. Resource wars are particularly prevalent in countries characterised by extensive income and asset inequality from the trade of commercially valuable natural and mineral resources; weak governments and systems of governance; and fragmentation along ethnic, religious or social class lines.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Companion to Development Studies
Editors	Emil Dauncey, Vandana Desai, Robert B. Potter
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor and Francis AS
Chapter	73
Pages	400-403
Number of pages	4
Edition	4th
ISBN (Electronic)	9780429282348
ISBN (Print)	9780367244231
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429282348-80
Publication status	Published - 28 May 2024

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© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Emil Dauncey, Vandana Desai and Robert B. Potter. All rights reserved.

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