Oil and energy demand in developing countries in 1990

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Energy J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5814241

Wolf, C Jr; Relles, D A; Navarro, J

Forecasts of the energy demands of non-OPEC less-developed countries (NOLDC) for the next 10 years focus on oil, with some consideration of commercial energy requirements. The policy implications of these predictions suggest that U.S. policies may be in conflict because U.S. foreign policy promotes rapid economic development, while attempting to avoid pressures on world oil prices and supplies. This conflict can be reconciled by encouraging developing countries to follow soft-energy paths and alternatives to oil, but this could cause resentment and increase the nuclear-proliferation risks. U.S. energy and foreign policies are compatible, however, when one considers the effect of oil markets on NOLDCs, which also seek to expand world oil supplies and lower prices. A concessional oil price for NOLDC buyers is one solution to explore. 10 references, 1 figure, 8 tables. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Rand Corp., Santa Monica, CA
• OSTI ID: 5814241
• Journal Information: Energy J.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy J.; (United States) Vol. 2:4; ISSN ENJOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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