A Simple Interpretation of Hubbert’s Model of Resource Exploitation

The well known “Hubbert curve” assumes that the production curve of a crude oil in a free market economy is “bell shaped” and symmetric. The model was first applied in the 1950s as a way of forecasting the production of crude oil in the US lower 48 states. Today, variants of the model are often used...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alessandro Lavacchi, Ugo Bardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-08-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/2/3/646/