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US Domestic Oil Production to Impact Canadian Export?

Ro Econ — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:20:48 +0000

With continued expansion in US exploration and development of domestic oil reserves, expanding existing supply and temporarily decreasing foreign oil imports, Canadian companies are expecting the ramification. But will the increase supply in the US hurt Canadian exports? This article seems to think so. The US need for oil is so huge, and without any [...]

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Are Speculators to Blame for Oil Prices? Resources to Inform

Ro Econ — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:11:24 +0000

*Updated June 9th, 2011* Here is a list of resources online that are in the midst of the discussion regarding the role of speculators in driving the price of oil sky high. Let us know if we've forgotten some important / useful articles. We'll be continually updating this post with new articles so check back [...]

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Who Killed the Electric Car – Let the Free Market Decide

Ro Econ — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:24:29 +0000

***This post was originally made in our forum which is now closed and reposted here for our community.*** Have you seen the movie? It's informative and I welcome social action documentaries anytime. The basic premise is to get people thinking, moving, mad, into action. But how does the film stack up if you just look [...]

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Alberta spreads cheeks, sells future cheap

Ro Econ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:26:43 +0000

Stole the title from a user on the Globe and Mail comments section. Makes sense though when you consider that without an unequivocal doubt, Ed Stelmach is the worst Alberta provincial leader in its history and anybody who continues to his leadership is equally abhorrent. Yet again, the Alberta conservatives run uncontested raping the natural [...]

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Alberta Conservatives Are Losing Support – Heritage Fund Takes Beat Down

Ro Econ — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:15:23 +0000

Great Oil Sands Article in the Globe Interviewing ex-Premier Peter Lougheed **Re released after six months. Today the AB government, after years in power, have hit a new low stating a deficit of over 4 billion is to be expected this year. It's hard to swallow because of the immense wealth this province had and [...]

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Oil Sands in Alberta – How Baby Boomers are Squandering Everything

Ro Econ — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:05:40 +0000

After the three brief articles on the Alberta oilsands, we thought it would make sense to post a video speaking about the other side of the energy market, the impact on environment and future generations. This is a brief yet poignant summary on what's in store for future generations in Alberta. Today we'll make a [...]

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OPEC’s Response to Alberta Oilsands Market Share – Part 3

Ro Econ — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:35:24 +0000

This is part three of a three part series exploring the impact Alberta oilsands projects can have on world market price as dictated by OPEC. Click here for Part 1 and part 2. OPEC's Response to an Expanding Oilsands Market Share If the parameters stated above hold true, what particular market reactions could one expect [...]

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Alberta Oil sands vs OEPC Market Supply and Price – Part 2

Ro Econ — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:54 +0000

This article is a continuation part two of three. Read part 1 here: With a viable world market within striking distance, I will argue that the only method for inducing a change in OPEC behaviour is to 'steal' import supply from the United States. It is unlikely that strong>oilsands products will make it to any [...]

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Alberta Oilsands vs World Oil Market Supply and Price

Ro Econ — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:27:11 +0000

Here a paper written by one of our members exploring the viability of Alberta oilsands impacting the overall world market price for crude from 2005. Abstract: This paper will investigate the impact production of the Alberta oilsands reserves may have on the world oil market and how the OPEC cartel could respond to this new [...]

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How NOT to Save Money on Gas – Pragamatic Tips

Ro Econ — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:45:39 +0000

We've all read the top 10 lists on how we can conserve our gasoline and drive a few extra stops before our tank runs empty. These stories are particularly popular given the consistent rising price at the pumps. But here's a question: how many of these 'gas saving tips' actually help reduce fuel consumption? With [...]

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