Whilst we do not have a statistical breakdown for Italy, the data for Sweden and the United States show that a higher average level of schooling brings a substantial reduction in the crime rate against both persons and property. Among other things, this results in significant cost savings for the community. This outcome is the product of various mechanisms.
These developments have highlighted the need for additional investments in refining capacity to bridge the gap between upstream supply and final demand. What about the longer term? We can safely assume that world economic growth, together with the rapid pace of industrialization in China, India, and other emerging-market economies, will generate increasing demand for oil and other forms of energy.