Articles by Paul Schatz
My Solutions To The Energy Crisis (Part IV)
Isn't it interesting that the masses never use the word "crisis" or "bubble" until something has made a once in a generation type move? The last energy "crisis" we had was in the 1970s with the Arab oil embargo. I still remember sitting in gas lines with my family on the odd/even days, depending on our license plate.
How We Got Into This Mess (Energy Crisis Part III)
As I mentioned before with bubbles in the past, the landscape has to be primed. It has to be a perfect storm of sorts to endure. In late 1998, the price of crude collapsed to only $11 per barrel. Yes, you read that right.
Energy... Passing Fancy Or Here To Stay? (Energy Crisis Part II)
In part I of the Energy Crisis, I opened the discussion about the overall behavioral differences between commodities and equities in general. You would have to be either living under a rock or asleep for a few years not to notice the dramatic rise in energy and food prices from 2002 to mid 2008.
Commodities Versus Equities (Energy Crisis Part I)
Over the past few weeks, a number of folks have requested some commentary on the surge in the energy market and its lasting impact the global economy. First, I am not an economist; never have been and never will be. Thankfully. I try to make common sense judgments and steer clear of popular delusions.
