Why doesn't the united states export crude oil to other nations?

a. united states does not produce enough petroleum to meet the nation's energy needs, so the export of crude oil has been banned

b. oil-rich nations refuse to enter into trade agreements that would allow them to import crude oil from the united states.

c. the tariffs imposed on the export of crude oil by the federal government are too high for most american petroleum companies.

d. the cost of crude oil imported from the united states to nations around the world is too high for most countries to pay.

Norman jones, an economic historian at the university of utah, has described the views of the ancient greek philosopher aristotle on interest: aristotle defined money as a good that was consumed by use. unlike houses and fields, which are not destroyed by use, money must be spent to be used. there- fore, as we cannot rent food, so we cannot rent money. moreover, money does not reproduce. a house or a flock can produce new value by use, so it is not unreasonable to ask for a return on their use. money, being barren, should not, therefore, be expected to produce excess value. thus, interest is unnatural. what did aristotle mean in arguing that money is “barren”? why would money being barren mean that lenders should not charge interest on loans? do you agree with aristotle’s reasoning? briefly explain.