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Oil and the Economy: Where are We Headed in 2015-16?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

The price of oil is down. How should we expect the economy to perform in 2015 and 2016? Newspapers in the United States seem to emphasize the positive aspects of the drop in prices. I have written Ten Reasons Why High … Continue reading →

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IEO 2011: A Misleadingly Optimistic Energy Forecast by the EIA

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

The EIA published International Energy Outlook 2011 (IEO 2011) on September 19, showing energy projections to 2035. One summary stated, “Global Energy Use to Jump 53%, largely driven by strong demand from places like India and China.” It seems to … Continue reading →

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Steven Kopits: Oil, the Economy and Policy

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Steve Kopits, Managing Director of Douglas-Westood consulting firm, made a presentation called “Oil, the Economy, and Policy” to the US House of Representatives Energy Subcommittee recently that I thought was interesting. I this post, I explain the presentation a bit and give … Continue reading →

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