Bibliometric and systematic analysis of the literature on the Hartwick rule in non-renewable resources

Marco A. Cotrina-Teatino, Jairo J. Marquina-Araujo, Jose N. Mamani-Quispe, Solio M. Arango-Retamozo and Joe A. Gonzalez-Vasquez

Resources Policy, 2025, vol. 107, issue C

Abstract: The Hartwick rule states that an economy can be sustainable if the revenues from the exploitation of non-renewable resources are reinvested in other forms of capital that benefit future generations. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric and systematic review of all research published up to 2024 on the application of the Hartwick rule in the context of non-renewable resources. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining bibliometric analysis, text mining, and qualitative content analysis. The review is based on 71 peer-reviewed articles selected using the PRISMA protocol, complemented by an ad hoc search in leading academic databases. The findings show how the Hartwick rule has evolved from a theoretical concept to a practical tool for guiding public policy, particularly in countries heavily dependent on oil, minerals, or gas. The literature is structured around three main thematic areas: the theoretical and economic foundations of the rule; its application in the management of non-renewable resources; and the assumptions and conditions required for its sustainability. This study provides a structured overview of the Hartwick rule's evolution and application in non-renewable resource management, underscoring its relevance for sustainability.

Keywords: Hartwick rule; Resource management; Non-renewable resources; Economics; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105654

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