This volume, originally published in 1983 investigates join venture participants in outer continental shelf sales from institutional, theoretical and statistical points of view. It includes a section on the 1975 joint bidding ban, which reviews the principal study which led to the ban and several which are critical of it. The study of ofshore leasing sales goes far beyond the field of economics and this volume will therefore be of interest to those in geology and geophysics, finance, law, politics and statistics.

Présentation de l'éditeur : "In the oil business the setting up of joint ventures, the choice of the right partners, the establishment of clear objectives, and the creation of the right management structure are of crucial importance. The following through of thought processes at each stage is the key to the success of the joint venture and each Part of the Guide aims to demonstrate this progression. In a way, this may sound obvious, but it should be stressed that the complexities of the joint venture activities are indeed daunting and require the correct handling of huge and diverse operations which are subject to ever-changing technical and technological factors, and are influenced by important economic, administrative and personnel aspects. Timing is of critical importance as correct co-ordination of all the relevant elements is required to ensure satisfactory progress. The current levels of joint venture management are the fruit of experience which has been costly to acquire. The joint venture management depends upon the advice of a range of experts in all the relevant disciplines and spheres, but difficult decisions have to be taken where the element of doubt has not been eliminated but reduced to the absolute minimum. This new book is no substitute for experience but will provide a vital reference source for anyone involved in oil and gas joint venturing."