2. Some years ago, the New York Times 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."

a) Why were the members of OPEC trying to agree to cut

production?

b) Why do you suppose OPEC was unable to agree on cutting

production? Why did the oil market go into "turmoil" as a result?

c) 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?