The Role of Speculation in the Determination of Energy Prices

This paper seeks to evaluate the role of speculation in the determination of global energy prices. Designed as a case study, five major oil producing countries are the focus of this positivistic study: Nigeria, Mexico, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Russia. Data is collected through secondary sources. One-t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Umar M. Mustapha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EconJournals 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy
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Online Access:http://econjournals.com/index.php/ijeep/article/view/258/155