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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. More than 80% of Russian exports are based on oil, natural gas, metals and timber. Norway depends on the export of oil and gas, which comprises 45% of its total exports and constitutes more than 20% of the GDP.

Alternative use

The term resource-based economy or Post scarcity is also used for an economic theory in which things such as goods, services and information are free. This use of the term is found in the books and lectures of Jacque Fresco, a structural engineer and industrial designer. Fresco has used the term since 1975 in relation to The Venus Project. The Zeitgeist Movement also uses the term resource-based economy as does the Technocracy Movement.

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References

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  4. 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
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  6. "Resource Based Economy". The Venus Project.
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