It is probably more sensible to share the risks with global capital markets and global companies. But these trends will take some explaining, not least to foreign and international organisations, many of which have a more traditional view of current account positions. 4  BIS Review 137/2009  Our explanation to our own citizens will also be important, and not just about capital flows.
Over time, if the resources sector is to grow as a share of the economy, as seems likely, other areas will by definition shrink.