True but a bit too simple I think. In the article the Dutch disease is mentioned. It has three effects: 1. It makes the other exports less competitive (why bo

True but a bit too simple I think. In the article the Dutch disease is mentioned. It has three effects: 1. It makes the other exports less competitive (why bother with abundant resources?) 2. Imports financed by natural resources revenues increase, appreciating the currency (a double whammy for exports) 3. This causes a shift away from manufacture and similar industries rendering the economy more dependent on natural resources I also think natural resources can be grabbed by individuals more easily than the skilfulness of a people leading to higher income inequality.