In What Decade of the Twentieth Century, with the Formation

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Short Answer

In what decade of the twentieth century, with the formation of OPEC, did the oil-producing countries of North Africa/Southwest Asia gain control of their own oil reserves from foreign companies?

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Definitions:

Job Loss

The act of becoming unemployed through layoffs or termination, affecting an individual's economic standing and often their identity.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay that employers can offer their workers, set by law to ensure a basic standard of living for employees.

Discouraged Worker

describes an individual who is not actively seeking employment due to the belief that no jobs are available for them or that they lack the necessary skills or qualifications.

Last Year

A term referring to the year before the current one, often used to measure changes or progress over a 12-month period.