Link to the University of Pittsburgh Homepage
Link to the University Library System Homepage Link to the Contact Us Form

Three Essays on the Economic Well-Being of Communities Near Energy Development

Harleman, Max (2021) Three Essays on the Economic Well-Being of Communities Near Energy Development. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

[img]
Preview
PDF
Download (15MB) | Preview

Abstract

Recent United States energy policies have sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while keeping fuel and electricity prices affordable. For example, continued promotion of the burgeoning natural gas and renewable energy industries, along with the installation of new utility infrastructure, could provide extensive economic benefits. However, in each of these industries, local communities have faced disamenities, often without sharing in the associated benefits. Citizens have responded by opposing development, resulting in outcomes that range from delays caused by prolonged zoning hearings, to statewide bans on unconventional natural gas development. This suggests that policymakers must understand and address disamenities, or else risk the creation of inequities or the prevention of otherwise welfare improving investments. This dissertation is comprised of three essays, each of which aims to develop our understanding of the distribution of costs and benefits near energy developments, and the extent to which public policy can modify them to promote the well-being of both local communities and society.


Share

Citation/Export:
Social Networking:
Share |

Details

Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Harleman, Maxmaxharleman@gmail.commrh1050000-0001-5924-5297
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairWeber, Jeremy G.j.weber@pitt.edu
Committee MemberMendeloff, Johnjmen@pitt.edu
Committee MemberJones, Daniel B.daniel.jones@pitt.edu
Committee MemberShertzer, Allisonshertzer@pitt.edu
Committee MemberBerkowitz, Danieldmberk@pitt.edu
Date: 4 June 2021
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 26 April 2021
Approval Date: 4 June 2021
Submission Date: 27 April 2021
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 192
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs > Public and International Affairs
Degree: PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: Energy and Environmental Policy
Date Deposited: 04 Jun 2021 11:56
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2021 11:56
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/40811

Metrics

Monthly Views for the past 3 years

Plum Analytics


Actions (login required)

View Item View Item