A Simultaneous Equations Model for World Crude Oil and Natural Gas Markets /

A model for world crude oil and natural gas markets is estimated. It confirms low price and high income elasticities of demand for both crude oil and natural gas, which explains the market power of oil producers and price volatility following shocks. The paper establishes a relationship between oil...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Krichene, Noureddine
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2005.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2005/032
Online Access:Full text available on IMF