The Price of Oil Is Rising at 10% Per Year

question 16

Essay

The price of oil is rising at 10% per year while inflation is just 2.5% per year. If the current price of oil is $45 per barrel, what would be the price of oil ten years from now in real dollars?

---

Definitions:

Profit Limitations

Restrictions or caps placed on the amount of profit that can be made, often in regulated industries or as part of economic policies.

Labor Law

The collection of laws, regulations, and prior judicial decisions that delineate the legal entitlements and limitations for employees and their unions.

Industrial Democracy

A system of governance in an organization where all stakeholders, including employees, have a say in decision-making processes.

Democratic Principles

The fundamental guidelines that promote equality, freedom, and justice within societies, often associated with the practice of voting and majority rule.