Because petroleum has been so instrumental in the development of modern societies and because it is also a finite resource that will some day go into decline, supply needs will fall short of demand at some point. The main focus of this blog is on the arguments put forth by the pessimists. I believe geopolitics will play an equal part in causing a supply shortage before an absolute geological peak, governments will limit their oil production levels

The Crash Course

What is it?
The Crash Course seeks to provide you with a baseline understanding of the economy so that you can better appreciate the risks that we all face. Chapter 17's focus is on Peak Oil but I recommend starting with Chapter 1.
http://www.chrismartenson.com/crashcourse