Is there Arctic resource curse? Evidence from the Russian Arctic regions

Gritsenko, Daria; Efimova, Elena

doi:10.1016/j.resourpol.2019.101547

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“…As shown, the Russian SPTs use factors of the so-called "first nature" as a competitive advantage; this strategy yields high returns, allowing for them to overcome the economic and social costs of production and distribution. Consequently, Russian Arctic and Far Eastern SPTs remain among the centers of economic growth of Russia [67]. However, the sustainability of this industrial development model can be questioned, as it does not take the acceleration of climate change, the possible adverse effects of natural and technological risks on socioeconomic development, and the pressure it places on the traditional economic activities of the northern indigenous communities into account.…”

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“…The regional specialization index levels (the ratio of a region's industry in the country's total industry, in relation to the region's economy) remain high in extractive industries, fisheries, and transport. In 11 of Russia's SPTs, the regional GDP per capita values are higher than the national average; this excess is significant in resource centers (Figure 3), because, they are among the centers of economic growth due to the export orientation of the Russian economy [67].…”

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Sustainable Development in Sparsely Populated Territories: Case of the Russian Arctic and Far East

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Extreme environmental conditions, sparsely distributed human populations, and diverse local economies characterize the Russian Arctic and Far East. There is an urgent need for multidisciplinary research into how the Arctic and Far East can be developed sustainably as global changes in the environment and the economic priorities of nations accelerate and globalized societies emerge. Yet, when it comes to sustainability indicators, little consideration has been given thus far to sparsely populated and remote territories. Rather, the majority of indicators have been developed and tested while using empirical research gathered from cities and densely populated rural localities. As a result, there is no scientific technique that can be used to monitor the development of sparsely populated territories and inform the decisions of policymakers who hope to account for local specificity. This article suggests a conceptual model for linking sustainability to the unique characteristics of the sparsely populated regions of the Arctic and Far East. We provide an empirical illustration that is based on regional-level data from the sparsely populated territories of the Russian Federation. We conclude by suggesting indicators that could be best suited to promoting balanced regional development that accounts for the environment, economy, and social needs of sparsely populated territories.

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“…This proved to be an effective measure in resource revenue management to achieve economic growth. Recently, Gritsenko and Efimova (2020) pointed out that some resource-based Russian Arctic regions are not immune to economic problems and suggested that sustainable planning can lead to better economic performance by enhancing resource development. Gerelmaa and Kotani (2016) concluded a surprising fact that natural resource rich countries faced resource curse problems from 1970 to 1990, but with the later economic development and manufacturing process there is no impact of this curse.…”

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Oil price and urgency towards economic diversification through effective reforms and policies in Caspian Basin

Yasmin¹,

Refae²,

Eletter³

2020

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This paper highlights that oil price fluctuations cast negative impact on oil exporting economies of Caspian Basin namely as; Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia. These resource abundant economies faced revenue contraction and dwindling budget expenditures due to oil price change. To justify underlined reasons, current study examined export and economic diversification analysis for all three economies. It can be concluded that these countries unable to achieve economic diversification due to over dependence on oil revenues. Most of the export oriented sectors consists of minerals, oil and gas by neglecting the more sustainable growth of non-resource tradable sectors. As a result, these countries have huge share in exports mainly as natural resources. In terms of economic diversification which is based on sectoral value added also indicates that these countries are showing some signs of diversity but still there is need to have structural reforms and policy instruments to diversify their revenue stream.

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“…Murmansk region is a strategic region of the Russian Arctic [8, p. 258] due to the following circumstances. The region is home to more than 60 largest mineral deposits; mining (half of which is located in Kirovsk and about one third in Kovdorsky Raion) and metallurgy account for more than half of industrial output [9]. The transport component positions the region as the transport gateway to the Russian Arctic: the Murmansk region, which is connected to the industrially developed Russian regions by rail, sea, air and road, is at the junction of transnational routes [10].…”

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Social Consequences of the Modern Pension Reform in Russia for the Arctic Region - Murmansk Region

Skufina¹,

Korchak²

2021

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference Spatial Development of Territories (SDT 2020)

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Recently, studies on the development of conceptual provisions governing the standard of living of pensioners have been significant. Such an update is due to an increase in the retirement age of the population, increased life expectancy, as well as low level of material welfare of elderly citizens. The purpose of this study was to analyze the social challenges of modern pension reform in Russia, the subject is the standard of living of pensioners of the Murmansk region. As a methodological basis of the study statistical analysis of social phenomena and processes in the Murmansk region, as well as the method of predictive estimates of population dynamics was used. As a result of the research, trends in demographic development were identified, a forecast of population size was made taking into account changes in retirement age, and the situation on the labor market, living standards and pensions in the Murmansk region was analyzed. The study concluded with the following thesis: under the new pension reform, the low standard of living of pensioners is a social challenge, and their growing number will cause an expansion of social localization of poverty.

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Is there Arctic resource curse? Evidence from the Russian Arctic regions

Cited by 36 publications

References 40 publications

Sustainable Development in Sparsely Populated Territories: Case of the Russian Arctic and Far East

Sustainable Development in Sparsely Populated Territories: Case of the Russian Arctic and Far East

Oil price and urgency towards economic diversification through effective reforms and policies in Caspian Basin

Social Consequences of the Modern Pension Reform in Russia for the Arctic Region - Murmansk Region

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