ABSTRACT
For the past three years (as of the writing of this chapter) exploitation of the energy problems of the United States has been the preoccupation of a large number of diverse groups. The United States has been subjected to vague and confusing descriptions of numerous “energy programs”—programs offered by the president, by Congress, by various oil companies, by trade associates, by industry task forces, by environmental groups, and by academic experts. Energy policies, energy prices, and personalities identiŸed with energy issues have, also at different times, received press interest and coverage. The same can be said for most developed countries and, in many cases, even developing nations.
