Description - Barbarians of Oil by Sandy Franks
An engaging look at the global oil industry and how to navigate
the price volatility and new policies associated with it
Oil is a constantly changing industry, and with
the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, more
changes are expected. From extra equipment, higher-cost
insurance, and expensive technology to mandatory third-party
inspections, costly delays, and shifting investments, analysts say
the price tag of regulation will be stiff and not confined to the
Gulf.
The oil industry affects everyone, and the machinations of a few
industry heads, the "Barbarians of Oil," can drastically change the
lives of investors and consumers. In Barbarians of Oil author Sandy
Franks offers the tips needed to avoid future market dips and dives
as well as safeguard your investments and profit in the future.
Details the petro-land grab in Africa, the Bush-Halliburton
Era, the Gulf Wars, and the political dangers to the United
States in Iran, Iraq, and other oil-rich nations
Looks at the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the
impending long-term effects on investments and policy
Explores the evolution of the modern oil industry including
major corporations such as ExxonMobile, ConcoPhillips, Cheveron,
and BP
Barbarians of Oil is a timely must read for hard-working
Americans concerned with their prosperity, as well as for those
fascinated with the inner workings of the oil industry.
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