Extracting economies versus Inclusive economies:  Why Countries Fail or Succeed

Curaçao was once an extraction economy. Its economic system was heavily reliant on the extraction and export of natural resources, with minimal processing, leading to a focus on resource extraction and export for profit.  Local sources of wealth and resources were exploited, rather than investing in local economic development.  Now an inclusive economy is required. […]

Extracting economies versus Inclusive economies: Why Countries Fail or Succeed

News Extracting economies versus Inclusive economies:  Why Countries Fail or Succeed Curaçao was once an extraction economy. Its economic system was heavily reliant on the extraction and export of natural resources, with minimal processing, leading to a focus on resource extraction and export for profit.  Local sources of wealth and resources were exploited, rather than […]