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Ocean of Fear
Interesting book about our natural resources and how they are used and abused. Lots of stories from countries around the world. What exactly should we do with natural resources? We have already over-fished the oceans, with everyone looking out for their own interests, plunder is what happens....
A country like Norway has benefited tremendously. They saved all the money they got for their oil and invested it. They distribute the income from the investments to their citizens. That way, the money is not all consumed and will be there for future generations.....
In Kuwait, the citizens live off the investments, also. However, this is not practical in many other countries. If they are underdeveloped, they will need to invest in infrastructure in order to even be able to take advantage of what they do have.
In other cases, foreign companies will come in and take the profits, or corrupt governments will benefit.