Oil, the World’s Biggest Market: Energy, Economics and Environment November 8, 2008

Is the world headed towards a collapse of oil and other non-renewable resources? Geology and economics are combined in this class to offer some answers. Learn about the value of energy deposits and how property rights affect exploration. What is the difference between available reserves and total resources? Many oil experts are predicting the imminent on-set of “peak oil.” This is the notion that world oil production will shortly begin to decline while demand will continue to rise. Learn how high oil prices affect various key industries. Join us to unravel the mysteries of speculation, presidential policies and OPEC announcements.

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Partners: Consulate General of Canada and Denver Museum of Nature and Science

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