Oil shock
The 1979 “Oil Shock:” Legacy, Lessons, and Lasting Reverberations
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The 1979 “Oil Shock:” Legacy, Lessons, and Lasting Reverberations
Middle East Institute Viewpoints: The 1979 “Oil Shock:” Legacy, Lessons, and Lasting Reverberations • www.mei.edu
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