Have you ever heard of a ‘resource curse’? Too much of one good thing really can stunt a developing nation’s economy, according to Professor Andy Thorpe. He says a diverse economy is a healthy one. In this episode of Life Solved, we gain an insight into the complex and far-reaching world of Development Economics. The University of Portsmouth’s Professor Andy Thorpe tells us about carrying out research in remote locations or in volatile or changing situations, in order to uncover how distinct factors can build up the economic puzzle of a nation. From politics to war and climate change, how can governments best secure the future of their nation? The big picture can look a little different in the face of short-term tensions.  Points of Interest:Follow our latest research- https://www.port.ac.uk/research Professor Andy Thorpe – https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/andy-thorpe Solve Magazine - port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine Portsmouth Social Media LinksFacebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouthInstagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/Twitter - twitter.com/portsmouthuniLinkedIn - linkedin.com/school/university-of-portsmouth/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.