United States Reliance on Imports of Minerals and Metals: A Case Study.
Abstract
Recent events such as the Arab oil embargo and rising commodity prices have caused public concern over the continued availability of raw materials at reasonable prices. This thesis focuses on answering whether raw materials are subject to collusion among producing countries to withhold supplies or raise prices and whether there is a physical shortage of these materials. A case study of chromium, cobalt, manganese, nickel and platinum-group metals is conducted considering the political and economic aspects of mineral supplies. The results indicate that there is no physical shortage and that collusion among producing countries to raise prices or restrict supplies is not likely. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057681
Entities
People
- Herbert Herman Worff Jr