IAP 2001 Activity

The Oil Crisis of 2000/2001 Center for International Studies , Michael Lynch Wed Jan 24, 09am-12:00pm, E51-395 No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event Leading petroleum economists will discuss the recent run-up in prices, the reasons for it, and what it means for the long-term future of the oil market. The role of new petroleum product formulations, changes in OPEC decision-making, and other factors will be covered in detail. Here is an outline of the topics covered and the panelists participating: "The Role of new Product Formula Requirements, James l. Foster, Research Affiliate, Center for International Studies "OPEC and a new Consensus (Again) Frank Parra, Former Secretary-General, OPEC There is Nothing New Under the Sun, M.A. Adelman, Professor Emeritus, MIT, Economics Department Contact: Michael Lynch, wildred@mit.edu Sponsor: Political Science Latest update: 23-Jan-2001

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