Falling oil prices make just about everyone happy. For strapped consumers in struggling developed nations, lower oil prices mean a smaller payout at the pump, freeing up room in strained wallets to spend on other things and boosting economic growth. In the developing world, lower oil prices mean reduced inflationary pressures, which will give central [...]
Why Vladimir Putin Needs Higher Oil Prices
Michael Schuman, Time: Business
Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:00am
Topics: oil prices
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