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This lecture explores the relationship between economic growth, natural resource abundance, and sustainability, discussing topics such as tax avoidance in resource exporting countries, the curse of natural resources, the tragedy of the commons, and solutions proposed by scholars like Elinor Ostrom. It emphasizes the risks associated with resource exploitation, the impact of overuse, and the importance of effective resource management.