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October 2008 Archives

Oil Price Impact

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Oil prices not only have fallen precipitously over the past few weeks, but also they have declined at an unprecedented rate of speed. They are down by more than 50 percent below the high price of $147 a barrel set in July....

Corn in Your Tank

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Have you noticed the signs on the gasoline pumps that say, "May contain up to 10 percent ethanol?" These signs have been on pumps in the Midwest for several years, but they are becoming increasingly common in other parts of...

Energy and the Economy

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Energy is the foundation of any economy. It powers industry and is essential to economic growth and maintaining our standard of living. Can substantial investments in energy, such as expanding offshore drilling, help our economy? We put that question to...