From what I've seen, especially here, and in my perception of other countries, is that when you are more profitable, it gives you the opportunity to do things right. When I look at countries that are struggling to be viable, that's where they'll cut corners that do damage to the environment or adopt poor human rights practices. Things that benefit their economy will improve what they do with the environment and with human rights.
On April 20th, 2016. See this statement in context.