Global Pulse

The Global Pulse is a short, 2-3 minute video series released on Wednesdays featuring Maryland Smith faculty who break down a trending global topic and why it matters to you.

If you're interested in being featured on an upcoming video or would like to propose a topic to discuss, please contact Marina Augoustidis at maugoust@umd.edu.

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In this week’s Global Pulse, Martin Dresner, dean’s professor of supply chain management, explains how the United States’ involvement in Venezuela reflects a mix of political opposition to the Venezuelan president and financial interest in the country’s oil industry. By redirecting Venezuelan crude oil priced at less than $50 per barrel to the U.S. Gulf Coast, the United States strengthens its domestic supply while influencing global oil markets. Although the additional supply may slightly depress U.S. oil prices, Dresner says it is unlikely to cause a significant increase in overall supply.

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