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Evaluating Control Over World Oil Prices
A common statement in public discourse is: 'The price of oil is high simply because a single cartel of oil-producing countries deliberately keeps it that way.' Critically evaluate this statement using the principles of global supply and demand. In your answer, explain why this view might be an oversimplification and discuss the broader range of factors that contribute to the determination of world oil prices.
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