Angola: from Afro-Stalinism to Petro-diamond capitalism
by Hodges, Tony
fromAfrican issues
Provides information for understanding the shifting structure of the global oil and gas economy: where the reserves lie, who produces what, trade patterns, consumption trends and prices. Highlights political and social issues in the global energy sector: the domestic inequality,…
Ownership and Control of Oil examines government decisions about how much control to exert over the petroleum industry, focusing on the role of National Oil Companies in the production of crude oil since the nationalizations in the 1970s. * What are the motives for which some pr…
"Oil to Cash explores one option that may help avoid the so-called resource curse: just give the money directly to citizens. A universal, transparent, and regular cash transfer would not only provide a concrete benefit to regular people, but would also create powerful incentives…
Introduces the reader to the production of the products in a refinery Introduces the reader to the types of test methods applied to petroleum products, including the need for specifications Provides detailed explanations for accurately analyzing and characterizing modern petrole…
