The evolution of ethanol costs in Brazil

In the period 1982-1990, the cost of alcohol declined rapidly in Brazil to a progress ratio of 70%. After 1990, the level of production stagnated, technological progress was reduced and the price of ethanol declined more slowly.

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Published in:Energy policy 1996-12, Vol.24 (12), p.1127-1128
Main Author: Goldemberg, José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Brazil
Costs
Economic data
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Ethanol
Exact sciences and technology
Gasohol
Gasoline
General, economic and professional studies
Miscellaneous
Natural gas
Sales
Statistical data
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Summary:In the period 1982-1990, the cost of alcohol declined rapidly in Brazil to a progress ratio of 70%. After 1990, the level of production stagnated, technological progress was reduced and the price of ethanol declined more slowly.
ISSN:0301-4215
1873-6777
DOI:10.1016/S0301-4215(96)00086-9