It was not long ago that the rule for polite conversation at dinner parties was to avoid religion or politics. If one could not find a neutral topic, then the suggestion was to “talk about the weather”. Alas, this is no longer applicable, as the weather – like politics and religion – has become a controversial topic. […]
Author Archives: Tilak Doshi
Dr Tilak Doshi is an energy-sector consultant and the author of many articles and three books on energy economics, the most recent of which was “Singapore Chronicles: Energy” (Straits Times Press, 2016). His previous appointments include chief economist, Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore; executive director for energy, Dubai Multi Commodities Center; specialist consultant, Saudi Aramco (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia); chief Asia economist, Unocal Corporation (Singapore); and director for economic and industry analysis, Atlantic Richfield Corporation (ARCO, Los Angeles).