Defining an Extractive Economy: Core Features and How It Differs from Productive Models An extractive economy is one in which political and commercial power is organized primarily to extract value rather than to create it. Extraction can be literal—pulling oil, timber, or minerals from the ground—or institutional—monetizing licenses, land concessions, permits, customs, or real estate…
Author: Driss El-Mekki
Casablanca native who traded civil-engineering blueprints for world travel and wordcraft. From rooftop gardens in Bogotá to fintech booms in Tallinn, Driss captures stories with cinematic verve. He photographs on 35 mm film, reads Arabic calligraphy, and never misses a Champions League kickoff.