Regional economic impacts of cellulosic ethanol development in the North Central states
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
10-30-2008
Department
Department of Social Sciences
Abstract
Chapter 3 discussed the history and impressive growth of the U.S. ethanol industry, as well as its dependence on corn for feedstock and government subsidies. It was also noted that a shift away from corn-based ethanol is highly desirable for environmental and other reasons. A new concern arises from indications that the rapidly expanding use of corn for ethanol may be greatly increasing corn prices, thereby harming poor people in the U.S. and overseas (Runge and Seanuer 2007).
Publication Title
Renewable Energy from Forest Resources in the United States
Recommended Citation
Solomon, B.
(2008).
Regional economic impacts of cellulosic ethanol development in the North Central states.
Renewable Energy from Forest Resources in the United States, 281-298.
http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203888421
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