ABSTRACT

This book examines the relationship between the governments of less developed countries (LDCs) and foreign-owned firms engaged in the extraction of minerals for export. With an approach that synthesizes economic theory, technical considerations, and political factors, Cobbe provides a fresh look at the policy aspects of the "resource bargaining pro

chapter 1|19 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|29 pages

Market Organization

chapter 4|28 pages

Governments in Less Developed Countries

chapter 5|40 pages

Special Features of Extractive Industries

chapter 6|38 pages

Bargaining

chapter 7|48 pages

Case Study 1: Minerals in Botswana

chapter 8|48 pages

Case Study 2: Copper in Zambia

chapter 9|8 pages

Summary and Conclusions