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Utrania was formerly a major petroleum exporter, but in recent decades
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VeritasKarishma wrote: Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
Utrania was formerly a major petroleum exporter, but in recent decades economic stagnation and restrictive regulations inhibited investment in new oil fields. In consequence, Utrania oil exports dropped steadily as old fields became depleted. Utrania's currently improving economic condition, together with less restrictive regulations, will undoubtedly result in the rapid development of new fields. However, it would be premature to conclude that the rapid development of new fields will result in higher oil exports, because __________.
(A) the price of oil is expected to remain relatively stable over the next several years.
(B) the improvement in the economic situation in Utrania is expected to result in a dramatic increase in the proportion of Utranian's who own automobiles.
(C) most of the investment in the oil fields in Utrania is expected to come from foreign sources.
(D) new technology is available to recover oil from old oil fields formerly regarded as depleted.
(E) many of the new oil fields in Utrania are likely to be as productive as those that were developing during the period when Utrania was a major oil exporter.
Premises:
Utrania was an exporter, but in recent decades economic stagnation and restrictive regulations inhibited investment in new oil fields.
So exports dropped steadily as old fields became depleted.
Utrania's economic condition is improving and regulations are less restrictive now so rapid development of new fields will happen
Conclusion:
It would be premature to conclude that the rapid development of new fields will result in higher oil exports ...
because...
- Here we are looking for a premise. Something that will tell us why the author is saying the the new fields may not result in higher oil exports.
What can we expect? Either that the oil will be needed internally so will not be available for export or that there will not be much outside demand for Utrania oil.
How the red part is possible VeritasKarishma ? As an importer, I'm always ready to import Utrania's oil. I think, this won't be a reasonable way to explain what is going on OUTSIDE of Utrania (like reluctant to import Utrania's oil); the perfect reason would be something that is happening INSIDE of Utrania. Could you correct me if I'm wrong, please? Thanks__
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AsadAbu wrote: VeritasKarishma wrote: Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
Utrania was formerly a major petroleum exporter, but in recent decades economic stagnation and restrictive regulations inhibited investment in new oil fields. In consequence, Utrania oil exports dropped steadily as old fields became depleted. Utrania's currently improving economic condition, together with less restrictive regulations, will undoubtedly result in the rapid development of new fields. However, it would be premature to conclude that the rapid development of new fields will result in higher oil exports, because __________.
(A) the price of oil is expected to remain relatively stable over the next several years.
(B) the improvement in the economic situation in Utrania is expected to result in a dramatic increase in the proportion of Utranian's who own automobiles.
(C) most of the investment in the oil fields in Utrania is expected to come from foreign sources.
(D) new technology is available to recover oil from old oil fields formerly regarded as depleted.
(E) many of the new oil fields in Utrania are likely to be as productive as those that were developing during the period when Utrania was a major oil exporter.
Premises:
Utrania was an exporter, but in recent decades economic stagnation and restrictive regulations inhibited investment in new oil fields.
So exports dropped steadily as old fields became depleted.
Utrania's economic condition is improving and regulations are less restrictive now so rapid development of new fields will happen
Conclusion:
It would be premature to conclude that the rapid development of new fields will result in higher oil exports ...
because...
- Here we are looking for a premise. Something that will tell us why the author is saying the the new fields may not result in higher oil exports.
What can we expect? Either that the oil will be needed internally so will not be available for export or that there will not be much outside demand for Utrania oil.
How the red part is possible VeritasKarishma ? As an importer, I'm always ready to import Utrania's oil. I think, this won't be a reasonable way to explain what is going on OUTSIDE of Utrania (like reluctant to import Utrania's oil); the perfect reason would be something that is happening INSIDE of Utrania. Could you correct me if I'm wrong, please? Thanks__ How about much cheaper oil available from a new source? That may reduce the demand for Utranian oil outside. The point is that the author is going to give a reason why exports may not jump up. It could have to do with lower supply or lower demand.
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Utrania was formerly a major petroleum exporter, but in recent decades
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Hi MartyMurray, Sir, May I have your attention please. The makes me crazy! VeritasKarishma wrote: AsadAbu wrote: VeritasKarishma wrote: Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
Utrania was formerly a major petroleum exporter, but in recent decades economic stagnation and restrictive regulations inhibited investment in new oil fields. In consequence, Utrania oil exports dropped steadily as old fields became depleted. Utrania's currently improving economic condition, together with less restrictive regulations, will undoubtedly result in the rapid development of new fields. However, it would be premature to conclude that the rapid development of new fields will result in higher oil exports, because __________.
(A) the price of oil is expected to remain relatively stable over the next several years.
(B) the improvement in the economic situation in Utrania is expected to result in a dramatic increase in the proportion of Utranian's who own automobiles.
(C) most of the investment in the oil fields in Utrania is expected to come from foreign sources.
(D) new technology is available to recover oil from old oil fields formerly regarded as depleted.
(E) many of the new oil fields in Utrania are likely to be as productive as those that were developing during the period when Utrania was a major oil exporter.
Premises:
Utrania was an exporter, but in recent decades economic stagnation and restrictive regulations inhibited investment in new oil fields.
So exports dropped steadily as old fields became depleted.
Utrania's economic condition is improving and regulations are less restrictive now so rapid development of new fields will happen
Conclusion:
It would be premature to conclude that the rapid development of new fields will result in higher oil exports ...
because...
- Here we are looking for a premise. Something that will tell us why the author is saying the the new fields may not result in higher oil exports.
What can we expect? Either that the oil will be needed internally so will not be available for export or that there will not be much outside demand for Utrania oil.
How the red part is possible VeritasKarishma ? As an importer, I'm always ready to import Utrania's oil. I think, this won't be a reasonable way to explain what is going on OUTSIDE of Utrania (like reluctant to import Utrania's oil); the perfect reason would be something that is happening INSIDE of Utrania. Could you correct me if I'm wrong, please? Thanks__ How about much cheaper oil available from a new source? That may reduce the demand for Utranian oil outside. The point is that the author is going to give a reason why exports may not jump up. It could have to do with lower supply or lower demand. One prominent expert says that we can't weaken the following statement by just saying: I'm not a gmatclub member.Here is the statement: I'm a gmatclub member. In this CR, we need a reason why we WON'T EXPORT MORE. To weaken this one if we say SOMEONE WON'T IMPORT MORE, then won't it resemble the green part above? Thanks__
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Karishma is just saying that you cannot sell something when there is no demand. your statement - I'm a gmatclub member destroys your first claim I'm not a gmatclub member.
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AsadAbu wrote: Hi MartyMurray, Sir, May I have your attention please. The makes me crazy! VeritasKarishma wrote: How about much cheaper oil available from a new source? That may reduce the demand for Utranian oil outside. The point is that the author is going to give a reason why exports may not jump up. It could have to do with lower supply or lower demand. One prominent expert says that we can't weaken the following statement by just saying: I'm not a gmatclub member.Here is the statement: I'm a gmatclub member. In this CR, we need a reason why we WON'T EXPORT MORE. To weaken this one if we say SOMEONE WON'T IMPORT MORE, then won't it resemble the green part above? Thanks__ The statement in green above is different from "Someone won't import more." The statement in green, "I'm not a gmatclub member." is a direct contradiction of the other statement, "I'm a gmatclub member." I am not sure what a direct contradiction of a conclusion does to an argument. Does it weaken it? or nullify it? In any case, you won't see such a direct contradiction in a CR question, and an answer choice indicating that "Someone won't import more" would not be a direct contradiction of the conclusion that Utrania will export more. It weakens the support for that conclusion by indicating that, even though new oil fields may be developed, there won't be any buyers, and thus, there will not be any IMPETUS for exporting oil. So, it provides a reason to call the conclusion that exports will increase into question. To correctly answer CR questions, you have to be more holistic in your thinking than you have been. In this case, what would happen in the real world if it were the case that nobody wants oil? Would a country be likely to export it? Of course not. On another note, there is no reason really to even worry about this issue, as, clearly, one choice will provide a reason to call the conclusion into question, and we don't need to figure out in advance how that choice will do so. For one thing, what the correct answer says may be totally different from what we expected. In this case, it could say that: There is a shortage of steel, so there is no way to build more oil tankers, and, currently all tankers are being used as much as possible. All countries worldwide are seeking to reduce their use of oil. The oil left in the ground in Utrania is low grade oil that no buyers want. The worldwide supply of natural gas, a substitute for oil, is expected to triple next year, driving its price to half its current level. We could go on and on. So, your best bet is to understand the question and find a choice that gets the job done, rather than seek to determine what you will find before you find it.
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Please correct me if I am thinking more than needed:
Option B, as it sounds, would create a demand of fuel oil (which means refined oil). The argument is talking about the export of field oil,which means crude oil from fields. Doesn't it take a long leap to assume that increase in automobiles would create a domestic demand of fuel oil, which in turn would create a domestic demand of crude oil. Since it takes established refineries to convert crude oil into fuel oil, is it reasonable to assume that there are sufficient number of refineries available in the country to create a domestic demand for crude oil?
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