Political failure of U. S. energy policy

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1978.11458553· OSTI ID:6521687

Goldstein, W

The Congressional deadlock over a comprehensive national energy policy is unfortunate because of the high level of U.S. energy consumption and the risks associated with relying on imported fuels. The dependence on oil imports led to stronger cohesion of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, a movement toward trade war, and a projected world oil shortage by the 1990s. Creditors and allies see this as an irresponsible use of U.S. power. Little hope is seen that President Carter's energy goals will be met, but world leaders and trade creditors blame the President rather than Congress for the deadlock. Congress has been deterred by a traditional reluctance for peace-time economic planning, the conflicting interests of states and constituencies, and a waning oil crisis. The President has a choice of confronting Congress or taking executive action, neither course being any more desirable than the alternative of having no energy program for the 1980s.

• Research Organization: State Univ. of New York, Albany
• OSTI ID: 6521687
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 34:9; ISSN BASIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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