De boodschap van olie

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Conclusion

While we cannot know what the future will bring, the evidence would seem to suggest that we are reaching limits on the amount of oil that the world can extract at a price OECD countries can afford to pay without causing serious recession. While there is a theoretical possibility that some way can be found around this roadblock, perhaps through innovation that brings down the price of oil extraction, or through the development of inexpensive alternative fuels, there appears to be a real possibility that OECD’s oil consumption will continue to fall, and OECD countries will continue to experience recession and debt contraction.

One concern is that this could end very badly. Banks, insurance companies, and pension plans are all operated with the expectation that most debt will be repaid according to schedule, with appropriate interest added. They will encounter serious financial difficulties if they encounter a substantial number of defaults because their equity will be quickly eroded. The government can use bailouts and stimulus funds to temporarily remedy the situation, but eventually the widespread nature of the problem will become evident.

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BastardoRosso schreef op 29 januari 2013 15:04:

Of hier: Oil supply limits and the continuing financial crisis
ourfiniteworld.com/oil-supply-limits-...

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Vooral het laatste gedeelte, herkent u hier iets in?

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Onno* schreef op 29 januari 2013 15:33:

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Ik wil je niet compleet belachelijk maken, maar dit verhaal is geschreven in januari 2012. Het heet zelfs 'the contuining financial crisis'. Om dit als een hoogwaardige/betekenisvolle conclusie aan te halen is dus nogal vreemd...