Oil in the World Economy

Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Politics of Oil and Gas, Volume 3, 2016

Overview

This volume delves into the significant role of the oil industry in shaping the global economy throughout the 20th century, specifically focusing on the period from 1900 to 1973. It analyzes the pervasive influence of oil across various economic sectors and its importance as a driver of modern economic history. The book explores both national economic contexts and broader international dynamics, highlighting oil's impact on developing nations and major industrial powers alike.

Who it's for

• Students and researchers of economic history.
• Those interested in the geopolitics of energy.
• Readers studying international economic relations.

Key features

• Published in 2016
• 146 pages
• Hardback binding
• ISBN: 9781138648456
• Published by Taylor&Francis
• Part of the Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Politics of Oil and Gas series