Michael Ross
Michael Ross is a political science professor at UCLA, known for his expertise on the political and economic effects of natural resource wealth. He has commented on the potential risks associated with Guyana's newfound oil wealth, warning that the country could fall victim to the 'resource curse'—a phenomenon where abundant resources lead to corruption and diminished government accountability, drawing parallels with the situation in Venezuela.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,544 | $700,000 | 448$ |
| Totals | 2 | 339,657,273 | 79,002 | $21,700,000 | 5,108$ |
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Switzerland:
Michael Ross is a character from the TV series 'Suits', after whom Ross Intelligence is named.
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United States:
Michael Ross is a political science professor at UCLA who discusses the potential negative impacts of sudden wealth in countries like Guyana.
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