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Abstract #304860

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Activity Number: 278
Type: Luncheons
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 9, 2005 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Business and Economics Statistics Section
Abstract - #304860
Title: Rising Gas Consumption, Rising Temperatures: U.S. Global Warming Policy in the Age of the Sport Utility Vehicle
Author(s): Sarah E. West*+
Companies: Macalester College
Address: Department of Economics, St. Paul, MN, 55105,
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Abstract:

The United States emits more global warming gases per person than any other country. Emissions from sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are the fastest-growing source of these gases. Despite that the United States is not a participating member of the Kyoto Protocol, growing concern among policymakers about global warming has reignited discussion of ways to reduce U.S. gasoline consumption. Debate centers on changing two policies already in place: the federal gas tax and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. In her address, Professor West will draw on her substantial research on the topic to discuss the merits and disadvantages of increasing federal gas taxes versus strengthening CAFE standards for trucks and SUVs.

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