Explaining the drivers of oil economy and its effects on the quality of livablity of local communities in extracted cities (Case study: Behbahan)

Given the undeniable role of revenues from the capital of natural oil resources in the process of investment and capital formation, as well as the emphasis of many conventional development theories on the positive role of natural resources in the process of development and increasing the welfare of societies, this article tries to analyze oil revenues. As a key driver of the viability of communities from the perspective of local Behbahan stakeholders (heads of households). Accordingly, by studying the existing literature and basics, 59 variables (including 54 components of urban livability and 5 variables of oil economy) were provided to 30 experts in urban livability and oil economics in the form of matrices and questionnaires. It was weighted through interaction analysis standards and analyzed through Mick Mac software, and finally the key factors of the research were identified. Based on this, it was found that the effects of oil economy has not been able to cause favorable livelihoods among the citizens of Behbahan and five factors of oil economy do not affect the quality of urban livelihood of Behbahan as one of the oil extraction cities and the most effects of this industry in Macro factors and national incomes are visible. Also, the city of Behbahan has not seen such effects on the quality of urban living as a result of the emergence of this God-given source. Meanwhile, investment in the oil industry of this city, despite the relative economic benefits, has created detrimental effects on society