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An Economic Perspective on Fuel Economy Policy

Sallee, James

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20110426-Sallee.mp4

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Description

Title
An Economic Perspective on Fuel Economy Policy
Author(s)
Sallee, James
Issue Date
2011-04-26
Keyword(s)
  • policy
  • greenhouse gas emissions
  • efficiency
  • fuel economy
Date of Ingest
2020-08-26T20:01:12Z
Abstract
James Sallee - The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago. Consumers inflict a variety of externalities on others when they drive automobiles, ranging from greenhouse gas emissions to increased congestion. Economic theory offers simple solutions to correct such market failures, namely taxation of fuel and driving. In contrast, actual policies aimed at these social concerns generally focus on fuel economy of new automobiles, not fuel consumption or driving. Targeting fuel economy has important differences from the theoretical ideal and creates various unintended consequences. This talk explored these unintended consequences, with a particular focus on how automakers respond to the details of fuel economy policy in ways that cause inefficiency.
Series/Report Name or Number
Sustainable Seminar Series
Type of Resource
moving image
Genre of Resource
presentation/lecture/speech
Language
en
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