EPISODE · Jun 11, 2020 · 16 MIN
#62: The Resource Curse
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
When a country finds gold, oil or diamonds, you might think this would be a good thing.But in many cases, it is a curse for that country, and it would have been better off leaving its natural resources in the ground.In today's episode we cover:Expression: "to strike gold"Wars & conflictWhat happens to your currency when you export natural resourcesGovernment accountability & politiciansEquatorial Guinea (and the $600M president)Prices that change a lotDid the resource curse cause the fall of the Spanish empire?Countries that disprove the rule"The devil's excrement"Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-resource-curse ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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When a country finds gold, oil or diamonds, you might think this would be a good thing. But in many cases, it is a curse for that country, and it would have been better off leaving its natural resources in the ground.
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