Using the data in Table 1.1, calculate the percentage change in the average real global price of oil between 2014 and 2020.
Explain why the price of oil on the world market fell in 2020.
With the help of a diagram, explain why the supply problem referred to may lead to increases in the price of electric cars in the future and consider one policy that may be used to overcome this supply problem.
Explain whether unemployment caused by the diversification of petrostates away from oil and gas production is likely to be cyclical or structural and consider which type of unemployment is likely to be more damaging to these economies.
Assess whether diversification is likely to be more successful in Venezuela or Saudi Arabia as they reduce their dependence on oil production.