THE BIG QUESTION is a new multimedia project on the World Policy Blog. Every week, our editorial team will investigate a pressing global question, provide context and analysis, and feature answers from internationally renowned experts. Today, THE BIG QUESTION looks at the effect of a possible oil speculation ban on the global market.
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Formatted and written by our editorial assistants, Samuel Breidbart and Rhonda Shafei
Further reading:
We Must Address Oil-Market Volatility, The Wall Street Journal
Oil: Speculating on Higher Prices, CNNMoney.com
Rewarding Bad Actors, The New York Times
The Role Of Market Speculation In Rising Oil And Gas Prices: A Need To Put The Cop Back On The Beat, U.S. Congress