Jan 9, 2021

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The Tiny Island Nation That Got Super Rich From Bird Poop!

The story of the tiny island nation of Nauru in the Pacific Ocean is another tragic example of the resource curse. It’s a crazy story about a boom and a bust, and many missed opportunities.

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The Tiny Island Nation That Got Super Rich From Bird Poop!

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