 Reuters America's reliance on fuel imports has sucked vigor from its economy for decades. Now an oil and natural gas boom holds out the prospect for a new era of stronger U.S. economic growth. TAGGED: Philip Verleger,, economic growth, United States, Fracking, shale gas production, shale gasRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| It’s hard to think of an extravagant prediction that hasn’t been made about America’s recent natural-gas boom. Let’s see: Cheap natural gas will wipe out coal. It will make the U.S. energy independent. And, oh yes, it... more ›› |
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