The New York Times (Nov. 30, 1993) reported that “the inability of OPEC to agree last week to cut production has sent the oil market into turmoil . . . [leading to] the lowest price for domestic crude oil since June 1990.”StatementsTrueFalseThe members of OPEC were trying to agree to cut production so they could raise the price. OPEC was unable to agree on cutting production because each country experiences different production costs. The newspaper also noted OPEC's view “that producing nations outside the organization, like Norway and Britain, should do their share and cut production.”What does the phrase “do their share” suggest about OPEC's desired relationship with Norway and Britain?OPEC would like Norway and Britain to act competitively. OPEC would like Norway and Britain to keep their production levels high. OPEC would like Norway and Britain to join the cartel.

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The New York Times (Nov. 30, 1993) reported that “the inability of OPEC to agree last week to cut production has sent the oil market into turmoil . . . [leading to] the lowest price for domestic crude oil since June 1990.”

Statements	True	False
The members of OPEC were trying to agree to cut production so they could raise the price.
OPEC was unable to agree on cutting production because each country experiences different production costs.

The newspaper also noted OPEC's view “that producing nations outside the organization, like Norway and Britain, should do their share and cut production.”

What does the phrase “do their share” suggest about OPEC's desired relationship with Norway and Britain?

OPEC would like Norway and Britain to act competitively.

OPEC would like Norway and Britain to keep their production levels high.

OPEC would like Norway and Britain to join the cartel.

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