Is there a subnational resource curse? Evidence from households in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

IF 10.2 2区 经济学 0 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Jubril Animashaun , Lotanna E. Emediegwu
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Abstract

Previous evidence suggests that mining-based extractive sectors have a net positive effect on local economies, further improving the local population’s living standards. In contrast to artisanal mining, we argue that hydrocarbon-based industries can have ambiguous implications on demand in sectors that will enhance local welfare. Using annual household data from the Niger Delta between 2010 and 2016, we utilize a combination of fixed effects and difference-in-differences, triple—differences (DDD), and treatment boundaries in oil production and households’ locations to produce unbiased estimates. Estimating at a subnational level allows us to exploit variation within a country, control for more potential sources of estimation bias, and measure the impact of compositional changes on households’ expenditures. We find that costs of living are higher by proximity to oil fields, but the mechanism is via the vicinity preferences for education. We find inconclusive evidence on other welfare indicators; limited employment opportunities and rent-seeking environment may explain the weak backward linkages and potential positive spillovers.
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Resources Policy
Resources Policy ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-
CiteScore
13.40
自引率
23.50%
发文量
602
审稿时长
69 days
期刊介绍: Resources Policy is an international journal focused on the economics and policy aspects of mineral and fossil fuel extraction, production, and utilization. It targets individuals in academia, government, and industry. The journal seeks original research submissions analyzing public policy, economics, social science, geography, and finance in the fields of mining, non-fuel minerals, energy minerals, fossil fuels, and metals. Mineral economics topics covered include mineral market analysis, price analysis, project evaluation, mining and sustainable development, mineral resource rents, resource curse, mineral wealth and corruption, mineral taxation and regulation, strategic minerals and their supply, and the impact of mineral development on local communities and indigenous populations. The journal specifically excludes papers with agriculture, forestry, or fisheries as their primary focus.
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