Western Vulnerability to a Disruption of Persian Gulf Oil Supplies : U.S. Interests and Options.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic policy.

Petroleum.

Persian Gulf.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (156 pages) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1983.

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Summary:

Analyzes economic impact of possible disruption of Persian Gulf oil supplies, and assesses available non-military measures to deal with a future disruption. Discusses policy implications and suggestions for the future, including creating a strategic petroleum reserve, developing economic and energy policy instruments to mitigate disruption effects, and cooperating with allies to avoid competition over remaining supplies.

Notes:

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Western Vulnerability to a Disruption of Persian Gulf Oil Supplies

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