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Economic and Environmental Impacts of Washington State Biofuel Policy Alternatives

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  • McCullough, Michael
  • Holland, David W.
  • Painter, Kathleen M.
  • Stodick, Leroy
  • Yoder, Jonathan K.

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A computable general equilibrium model is used to analyze the effectiveness of policy alternatives at achieving biofuel-related goals in Washington State. Policy regimes compared include blend mandates, generally funded volumetric and CO2e (CO2 equivalent) emissions-based tax/subsidy regimes, and revenue-neutral funded tax/subsidy regimes that use fossil fuel taxes to fund renewable fuel subsidies. Results suggest that a revenue-neutral CO2e emissions-based tax/subsidy is arguably the most effective single alternative for pursuing the full set of objectives emphasized in recent Washington State legislation.

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  • McCullough, Michael & Holland, David W. & Painter, Kathleen M. & Stodick, Leroy & Yoder, Jonathan K., 2011. "Economic and Environmental Impacts of Washington State Biofuel Policy Alternatives," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 36(3), pages 1-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlaare:119183
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.119183
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