Differing Effects: The Resource Curse in Seperatist Conflicts

Authors

W. Scott Miller, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

Despite considerable research on the relationship between natural resources and civil wars, minimal investigation has been conducted regarding the effects on separatist conflicts. Previous literature in the field has recognized seemingly different effects, but none have focused on these differences. Using 10 cases, this study fills the gap in the research. The observable results support the idea that the potential effects are unique to separatist conflicts and not civil war in general. Such results demonstrate the variety of mechanisms through which a variable can generate observable changes.

Recommended Citation

Miller, W. Scott (2009) "Differing Effects: The Resource Curse in Seperatist Conflicts," Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 14
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/respublica/vol14/iss1/7