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When Oil Falls, Who Wins?

It seems like yesterday that oil prices were going up—pushing the price of gasoline along with them. Oh, how times have changed. One oil analyst says we’re seeing an “epic” transformation—bigger than anything in a generation.

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By Warren Olney • Dec 5, 2014 • 1 min read

It seems like yesterday that oil prices were going up—pushing the price of gasoline along with them. Oh, how times have changed. One oil analyst says we’re seeing an “epic” transformation—bigger than anything in a generation.

Oil now costs less than 70 dollars a barrel on the world market, and it’s expected to go even lower. That’s great for America’s consumer economy, but it’s big trouble for countries that depend on oil exports. We’ll look at the consequences, both good and bad—for international stability and the environment.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Tom Kloza

    Oil Price Information Service

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    Christopher Knittel

    MIT

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    Michael A. Levi

    Council on Foreign Relations

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