Posted by Matt in July 11th, 2008 |
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Tensions
There is an odd quiet globally. The Middle East is seeing tension easing across the board. Tensions between Russia and the Czechs or Georgians have mounted, but nothing like they could have. The Chinese are tense but managing the run-up to the Olympics and the oil price rise as well as can be expected. Nothing [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 22nd, 2008 |
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There are three explanations for the oil price’s muffled impact. The first is that nowadays developed economies are more efficient in their use of energy, thanks partly to the increased importance of service industries and the diminished role of manufacturing. According to the Energy Information Administration, the energy intensity of America’s GDP fell by 42% [...]
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