How Long Will This Oil Boom Last?

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In today's edition, Paul and Matt discuss the resurgence of oil production in North America. While gas drilling was all the rage over much of the last decade, plays such as the Bakken, the Eagle Ford, and the Anadarko Basin have seen greatly increased activity as oil rigs have gained in number. Looking forward, Paul looks at whether the current trend of increased oil drilling can continue into the future and examines some factors might slow that down.

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