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| The term ''resource-based economy'' or '']'' is also used |
The term ''resource-based economy'' or '']'' is also used in an ]/], in which things such as goods, services and information are free. The use of the term in that context is by ], a ] and ]. Fresco has used the term since 1975 in relation to ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thevenusproject.com/en/the-venus-project/resource-based-economy|title=Resource Based Economy|publisher=]}}</ref>, in ].] also uses the term resource-based economy. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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A resource-based economy is a term used for the economy of a country whose gross national product or gross domestic product to a large extent comes from natural resources.
For example Suriname, is depending on the export of Bauxite, which accounts for more than 15% of GDP and 70% of export earnings. Russian export is for more than 80% based on oil, natural gas, metals and timber. Norway depends on the export of oil and gas, that forms 45% of total exports and constitute more than 20% of the GDP.
Alternative use
The term resource-based economy or Post scarcity is also used in an economic theory/ideology, in which things such as goods, services and information are free. The use of the term in that context is by Jacque Fresco, a philosopher and futurist. Fresco has used the term since 1975 in relation to The Venus Project, in Venus, Florida.The Zeitgeist Movement also uses the term resource-based economy.
References
- Twaddell, Hannah (2007). Best practices to enhance the transportation-land use connection in the rural United States. Retrieved 13-3-2012.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) p.26 - Technate Design - An idea for now.
- CIA - World Factbook Suriname
- Ellman, Michael (2006). Russia's oil and natural gas: bonanza or curse?. Retrieved 13-3-2012.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) p.191 - OECD Environmental Performance Reviews OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Norway 2011. 2011. Retrieved 13-3-2012.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) p.60 - "Resource Based Economy". The Venus Project.