Research Article

Optimization of Crude Oil Trade Structure: A Complex Network Analysis

Table 2

The trade costs comparison of preoptimized and optimized crude oil trade.

Trade cost ()2010201120122013201420152016

Before optimization8.253812.08612.4458.16667.73867.89148.1218
After optimization6.28238.53198.61796.21415.71905.76186.1643