Energy Economics: A Benefit-Cost Consideration Of Corn-Based Ethanol And Bio-Fuel

This paper discusses salient characteristics of corn-based ethanol and bio-fuels. The discussions contained within this paper consider the historical and contemporary attributes of such corn-based ethanol and bio-fuels characteristics, global and domestic considerations, the production and generatio...

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Published in:Journal of business & economics research (Littleton, Colo.) Colo.), 2010-12, Vol.8 (5), p.105
Main Authors: Doss, D. Adrian, Troxel, Stacy, Sumrall, Bill
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution
Alternative energy sources
Biodiesel fuels
Corn
Cost benefit analysis
Energy consumption
Energy economics
Energy industry
Energy resources
Ethanol
Fermentation
Legislation
Studies
Subsidies
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Summary:This paper discusses salient characteristics of corn-based ethanol and bio-fuels. The discussions contained within this paper consider the historical and contemporary attributes of such corn-based ethanol and bio-fuels characteristics, global and domestic considerations, the production and generation of such fuels, the usefulness and applications of such fuels, various growth potentials and barriers, future potentials, and financial costs and benefits. Based on these discussions, conclusions are presented and various recommendations are offered.
ISSN:1542-4448
2157-8893
DOI:10.19030/jber.v8i5.723