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Lee Ohanian discusses the environmental and economic impacts of Biden’s release of US oil reserves

 

Publication: Al Jazeera 

UCLA Expert: Lee Ohanian: Professor, Department of Economics 

Synopsis: Al Jazeera published an article on Biden’s release of U.S. oil reserves, which are aimed at decreasing gas prices — Ohanian comments. 

UCLA News: Ohanian discussed the consumer’s view in regards to gas prices. “Most voters are really worried more about the here and now. And with gas prices spiking, they’re putting less emphasis on carbon emissions and more emphasis on how much their pocketbooks are hurting.” 

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