Economic and fiscal impact analysis of energy development projects: Coal liquefaction in the Illinois Basin |
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Authors: | Barry M. Rubin Barry D. Solomon |
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Affiliation: | School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | This paper addresses the problem of anticipating the local economic, demographic and fiscal impacts occurring from the siting of coal liquefaction facilities in the Illinois Basin. This region (primarily western Kentucky) will contain some of the most ambitious liquefaction projects in the U.S., yet no comprehensive method for the estimation of these impacts currently exists. It is suggested that the solution might lie with the development of an integrated econometric impact evaluation model. The potential economic, demographic and fiscal impacts of these projects are also described, preliminary analyses using existing economic impact assessment methods are presented, and certain policy analysis applications are highlighted. |
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