Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 The History of Oil and International Affairs -- 2 The Illiberal Political Economy of Oil -- 3 Oil, American Diplomacy, and Weak Institutions -- 4 Oil and International Security -- 5 Oil and US Grand Strategy -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index

How oil volatility is affecting the global political scene, and where the oil market is heading The world is rapidly moving towards an oil environment defined by volatility. The Vega Factor: Oil Volatility and the Next Global Crisis takes an in-depth look at the most important topics in the...

Intro -- FUEL PRICES: RHYME OR REASON? -- FUEL PRICES: RHYME OR REASON? -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- GASOLINE AND OIL PRICES -- SUMMARY -- GASOLINE AND OIL PRICE INCREASES -- FACTORS AFFECTING OIL PRICES -- WORLD DEMAND -- FINANCIAL SPECULATION -- VALUE OF THE DOLLAR -- NATIONAL SUBSIDIES -- OIL...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Part 1: Crude Oil Markets -- 1 Unit Root Behavior in Energy Futures Prices -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Data -- 1.3 Empirical Evidence -- 1.3.1 Autocorrelation Based Tests -- 1.3.2 Univariate Tests for Unit Roots -- 1.4 Conclusions -- 2 Rational Expectations, Risk,...

Energy shortages, climate change, and the debate over national security have thrust oil policy to the forefront of American politics. How did Americans grow so dependent on petroleum, and what can we learn from our history that will help us craft successful policies for the future? In this...

"Oil prices have seen massive fluctuation over the past 10 years, with price per barrel growing from $9 to $140. More recently, we have seen fluctuation from $140 to $37/barrel, and back up to $120 - all in a matter of months. But why? It is still a popular belief that OPEC can affect the price...