1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910811340703321

Autore

Moors Kent F

Titolo

The Vega factor : oil volatility and the next global crisis / / Kent Moors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2011

ISBN

9786613374776

9781118077092

1118077091

9781119200109

1119200105

9781283374774

1283374773

9781118077078

1118077075

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (445 p.)

Collana

THEi Wiley ebooks

Classificazione

BUS022000

Disciplina

338.2/3282

Soggetti

Petroleum products - Prices

Petroleum industry and trade

Petroleum reserves - Political aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-420) and index.

Nota di contenuto

The Vega Factor: Oil Volatility and the Next Global Crisis; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: The Meaning of Oil Vega; Chapter 2: How Oil Volatility Relates to Strategic Risk; Chapter 3: Determining Oil Prices; Chapter 4: Dollars, Credit, Financial Crises, . . . and the Oil Connection; Chapter 5: Oil Companies and the Upstream/Downstream Tradeoff; Chapter 6: How Government Action Increases Volatility; Chapter 7: Is There a Response?; Appendix A: World Proved Oil Reserves (Billion Barrels); Appendix B: Exxon CARM per Gallon (January 3, 2000 to December 31, 2007)

Appendix C: Exxon ARM per Gallon (January 3, 2000 to December 31, 2007)Appendix D: Shell CARM per Gallon (January 3, 2000 to December 31, 2007); Appendix E: Shell ARM per Gallon (January 3, 2000 to December 31, 2007); Appendix F: BP CARM per Gallon (January 3, 2000



to December 31, 2007); Appendix G: BP ARM per Gallon (January 3, 2000 to December 31, 2007); Notes; About the Author; Index

Sommario/riassunto

"How oil volatility is affecting the global political scene, and where the oil market is heading The world is rapidly moving towards an oil environment defined by volatility. The Vega Factor: Oil Volatility and the Next Global Crisis takes an in-depth look at the most important topics in the industry, including strategic risk, why traditional pricing mechanisms will no longer govern the market, and how the current government approaches have only worsened an already bad situation. Details the industry's players, including companies, traders, and governments Describes the priorities that will need to be revised, and the policies needed to achieve stability Explains how today's oil market is fundamentally different from the pre-crisis market Oil prices affect everyone. The Vega Factor explains the new international oil environment of increasing consolidation and decreasing competition, and reveals how consumers and investors can navigate price volatility and new government policies"-- Provided by publisher.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910156182203321

Autore

The Washington Post The Washington

Titolo

Obama's Legacy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Diversion Publishing Corp., , 2017

©2017

ISBN

9781635760576

1635760577

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (170 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

MaranissDavid

DeYoungKaren

GivhanRobin

Soggetti

Presidents - United States

African American politicians

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



Nota di contenuto

Obama’s Legacy -- Copyright -- Introduction -- CHAPTER 1: Obama’s Legacy --   From the Affordable Care Act to the opening of relations with Cuba, Obama will leave behind a legacy of liberal achievement -- CHAPTER 2: The First Black President --   Some initially heralded his victory as the arrival of a “post-racial” America --   In 2015, President Obama and others marked the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Ala. --   A sign of both the digital age and his blackness, Obama has remixed the image of the American presidency --   Celebrated by some for racial progress, Obama’s presidency has also drawn racial backlash. Many supporters think he’s faced an unprecedented level of ridicule. --   In a 2013 trip to Africa, leaders and residents feted Obama as a native son and a symbol of hope --   Obama’s crusade against a criminal justice system devoid of ‘second chances’ -- CHAPTER 3: Commander in Chief --   Obama as commander in chief: Two experts offer opposing views --   For one Washington Post staff writer — a Marine infantryman at the time — the surge in Afghanistan was personal --   A wartime president struggles with the hard questions --   From Syria to San Bernardino, the rise of the Islamic State remakes the terrorism equation --   With his reliance on drones, Obama embraced a deadly, high-altitude, secretive war -- CHAPTER 4: Obama’s America --   Obama rescued the economy. Could he have done more? --   Obama’s legislative legacy comes down to this question: What if? --   After Obama’s reelection, the environment became a top priority --   Guns, grief and gridlock: Time and time again, President Obama addressed a nation in mourning -- CHAPTER 5: Obama and the World --   Obama’s foreign policy of restraint was both pragmatic and problematic --   Although much of the world still views Obama favorably, the dominant emotion in the Middle East is disappointment --   A renewed relationship with Cuba was one of the administration’s signature achievements --   Despite hopes of a strong partnership between the U.S. and China, a rocky relationship persisted --   President Obama put his frequent-flier miles where his mouth was: Asia --   Obama’s presidency brought a dramatic upward shift in America’s reputation around the world

Sommario/riassunto

In this timely retrospective, leading voices from The Washington Post come together to discuss Barack Obama's historic presidency.When President Obama was elected, he was a figure of hope for many Americans. Throughout his presidency, he has become far more than a symbol of change; he has enacted countless programs and policies that have made an impact on the country. As his term comes to an end, we look back on what has defined Obama as an American leader.Providing insight into everything from his politics to his family, this collection of articles examines the highlights of the Obama administration. The award-winning journalists at The Washington Post have brought together stories from the last eight years to commemorate the indelible mark our most recent president has made on the United States.Featuring over a hundred historic photos and articles from eight Pulitzer Prize winners, Obama's Legacy is the perfect way to close out the first family's years in the White House.