Dutch disease and the resource curse: the progression of views from exchange rates to women’s agency and well-being

Key Points

• The study illustrates how exchange rates influence women's agency and well-being in resource-rich economies.
• Key evidence includes the correlation between fluctuating exchange rates and changes in women's economic participation.
• Analysis of various case studies highlights the complex relationships within the resource curse narrative.
• Findings suggest that addressing women's agency may alleviate some negative effects of the resource curse.