Hubbert Peak Theory of Oil Rock

November 13, 2009 9:30am by Barry Ritholtz

Long standing readers of TBP know I like to try to slip in a lesson or two. The humor and money making market commentary is used as a device to keep you coming back and learning, despite yourself.

Today, I require no pretense for the edumacation. Instead, I will demonstrate one of my favorite peeves, the folly of Confusing Correlation with Causation, and I wll use but a single chart.

Courtesy of Overthinking It, those of you unfamiliar with the Correlation/Causation distinction will learn one of 2 things: Either the lack of really good modern rock songs recently is causing oil production to falter, or conversely, why peak oil has given us Boy Bands, Madonna, and Clearchannel Radio.

Those of you who understand causation can merely smile . . .

Why We’re All Out of Good Songs

You can see Crude Oil Production really took a dive after Dark Side of the Moon . . .

Source:
The Hubbert Peak Theory of Rock, or, Why We’re All Out of Good Songs
Overthinking It, September 23rd, 2008

The Hubbert Peak Theory of Rock, or, Why We’re All Out of Good Songs

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