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2007-2008 Seminar Series
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NCEE is pleased to announce its 2007-2008 Seminar Series. The current schedule of upcoming events is posted below and will be updated periodically. Our office is located in the EPA West Building (1301 Constitution Ave., NW, corner of 14th St. and Constitution Ave.). If you do not have a federal ID and wish to attend a seminar (or for any other questions about the series) please contact Carl Pasurka (or by phone at 202.566.2275).
NOTE to non-EPA attendees: EPA Security requires ALL non-EPA (federal and non-federal) visitors have a contact name and phone number in order to enter EPA West. As a result, contact me if you plan to attend a seminar. I recommend non-EPA attendees bring their cell phones and my cell phone number in case problems arise the day of the seminar.
November 1, 2007 (2pm)
"Impact of Switching Production to Bioenergy Crops: The Switchgrass Example"
Scott McDonald (University of Sheffield), Sherman Robinson (University of Sussex) and Karen Thierfelder (U.S. Naval Academy)
Drs. Robinson and Thierfelder will present this seminar.
Abstract:
This paper reports the results from simulations that evaluate the general equilibrium effects of substituting switchgrass, a biomass, for crude oil in USA petroleum production. The new production process is less efficient and USA GDP declines slightly. As switchgrass production expands, USA agriculture contracts and the world price of cereals increases. The world price of crude oil falls as USA import demand declines. The net effect of the price and income changes is a general decline in economic welfare. Moreover, the declines in welfare are proportionately greater for developing countries who produce small quantities of agricultural commodities whose prices increase.
Thank you for supporting the NCEE Seminar Series. Stay tuned for more information on the 07-08 schedule.