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What is the primary objective of OPEC?
What is the primary objective of OPEC?
To manage the supply of oil, stabilise the price of oil, and ensure profitability for member states
Why is it important for countries to maintain a good relationship with OPEC?
Why is it important for countries to maintain a good relationship with OPEC?
Because oil and its derivatives will still be needed in the future, and OPEC will continue to remain the most important supplier of oil for the energy industry
How does OPEC+ influence global oil prices?
How does OPEC+ influence global oil prices?
By reducing supply to keep prices high, or adding supplies to the market to lower prices
What is the significance of Saudi Arabia in OPEC?
What is the significance of Saudi Arabia in OPEC?
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What is the role of Russia in the OPEC+ alliance?
What is the role of Russia in the OPEC+ alliance?
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What is notable about Venezuela's oil reserves?
What is notable about Venezuela's oil reserves?
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What are the primary objectives of the G20, and what are some of the global issues it addresses?
What are the primary objectives of the G20, and what are some of the global issues it addresses?
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What is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and how is it funded?
What is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and how is it funded?
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What are some of the key areas where the OECD has made significant contributions?
What are some of the key areas where the OECD has made significant contributions?
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What is the criticism often levelled against the G20, and how many countries are not represented in it?
What is the criticism often levelled against the G20, and how many countries are not represented in it?
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What was the precursor to the OECD, and how did it evolve?
What was the precursor to the OECD, and how did it evolve?
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What are some of the guidelines produced by the OECD for multinational enterprises, and what are their goals?
What are some of the guidelines produced by the OECD for multinational enterprises, and what are their goals?
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What percentage of the global net wealth do the G7 countries represent?
What percentage of the global net wealth do the G7 countries represent?
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What is the main purpose of the G7 annual meetings?
What is the main purpose of the G7 annual meetings?
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What is the significance of the G20 in terms of global economy?
What is the significance of the G20 in terms of global economy?
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Why was Russia expelled from the G8 in 2014?
Why was Russia expelled from the G8 in 2014?
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What is the main difference between the G7 and the G20?
What is the main difference between the G7 and the G20?
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What is the purpose of intergovernmental forums like the G7 and G20?
What is the purpose of intergovernmental forums like the G7 and G20?
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