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The Grant Williams Podcast

This Week In Doom Ep. 18: Something For Everyone PREVIEW

Mar 6, 2024
Join the discussion on Russia-Ukraine conflict, peak cheap oil fallacy, and drone warfare. Explore the controversy of human ingenuity in hydrocarbon extraction. Dive into upcoming climate denialism piece and hate speech labeling. Access all episodes on www.Grant-Williams.com for subscribers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Peak cheap oil is not a valid concept; human innovation will always find ways to extract more hydrocarbons.
  • Sanctions against Russia unintentionally benefit the country due to the flawed architecture of Western sanctions strategy.

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Analysis of Sanctions and Commodity Market Impact

The podcast delves into the analysis of sanctions against Russia and its impact on the commodity market. The discussion points out the flawed architecture of Western sanctions that focus on limiting Russia's volume, leading to a more significant increase in commodity prices, thus inadvertently benefiting Russia economically despite the intended goal of imposing sanctions. The conversation emphasizes the counterintuitive nature of the sanctions strategy, highlighting the inelasticity of demand for commodities and the significant revenue generation potential for Russia due to market fluctuations.

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