How Long to Read The Oil Curse

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oil Curse?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read The Oil Curse by Michael L. Ross

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Countries that are rich in petroleum have less democracy, less economic stability, and more frequent civil wars than countries without oil. What explains this oil curse? And can it be fixed? In this groundbreaking analysis, Michael L. Ross looks at how developing nations are shaped by their mineral wealth--and how they can turn oil from a curse into a blessing. Ross traces the oil curse to the upheaval of the 1970s, when oil prices soared and governments across the developing world seized control of their countries' oil industries. Before nationalization, the oil-rich countries looked much...

How long is The Oil Curse?

The Oil Curse by Michael L. Ross is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oil Curse Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read The Oil Curse aloud.

What Reading Level is The Oil Curse?

The Oil Curse is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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