Effects of Demographics and Attitudes on WTP for Fuel Import Reductions through Ethanol Purchases

Kimberly Jensen, Christopher Clark and Burton English

No 119146, 2012 Annual Meeting, February 4-7, 2012, Birmingham, Alabama from Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Abstract: This study examined willingness-to-pay for reductions in the percentage of a gasoline/ethanol fuel blend imported from foreign countries. Results showed factors increasing the discount on imported fuel were Midsouth location, concerns about fuel security, and concerns about protecting the environment. Being a resident of a Southern Oil state decreased the discount on fuel from imported sources.

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Pages: 24
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.119146

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